Public Health Engineer
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A public health engineer designs and implements infrastructure projects, such as clean water systems and waste management, to prevent disease and promote community health.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing safe water and sanitation systems.
- Developing waste management solutions.
- Conducting risk assessments of public health infrastructure.
- Collaborating with public health officials and urban planners.
- Educating communities on public health engineering solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field (minimum).
- Master's degree in public health or environmental engineering (often preferred).
Career Pathways
- Public Health Engineer
- Environmental Health Engineer
- Director of Public Health Engineering
- Public Health Consultant
Related Organizations and Employers
- Society of Public Health Engineers: SoPHE
- Engineer Professional Advisory Committee: Public Health Engineering Practice
- Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society: HEALS
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Careers
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- World Health Organization (WHO): WHO Careers
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): PAHO Careers
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