Improving the environment by applying modern technology to manage its quality, improve the quality of life and make sustainable use of resources, is among the fastest growing areas of human activity.
Environmental engineering is a program in the framework of the Civil Engineering program, which covers not only hydrology, water resources ecology, urban ecosystems, environmental management, water supply to industries and settlements, but also focuses on the 'chemical' side of environmental protection, based on the study of water treatment technologies
In the program, much attention is paid to in-depth study of physical and chemical regularities and processes of obtaining drinking water from surface and underground sources, treatment of domestic and industrial waste water from cities and industrial enterprises, technologies for disinfection of treated water and utilization of the resulting sediments, which allow reducing the negative impact of industries on the environment. The issues of water bodies’ quality monitoring, modelling and optimization of technological processes for water treatment, environmental impact assessment of wastewater treatment and sludge treatment facilities, integrated management of water resources of territories are thoroughly studied.
In addition, the program comprises the studies of the environmental impacts of construction projects, the causes, consequences and measures to prevent negative impacts on the environment, including modern green and energy-saving technologies aimed at the sustainable and rational use of natural resources.
Students studying in this program receive specialized training in management and environmental regulation and law, which will enable them to apply their knowledge in environmental management and engineering expertise.
The program "Environmental Engineering in Construction" enables students to become qualified specialists who are able to develop, design, adjust, operate and improve environmental protection equipment and technology; organize environmental protection work at enterprises and territorial-industrial complexes; carry out expertise of projects, technologies and productions in order to achieve maximum environmental safety of human economic activity and reduce the risk of anthropogenic impact."
The authors and developers of the program are leading experts in the sphere of construction and environmental protection.
The graduates of the program "Environmental Engineering in Construction" have a good theoretical and practical training that enables them to perform their functional duties and meet the current scientific and technical requirements. With practical experience in environmental and civil engineering research and management, they are in demand as qualified specialists.
Being advanced in computer-aided design, with the skills of independent scientific and practical work, the ability to apply environmental protection technologies, to use normative documents, and to perform calculation tasks, graduates of the program have a wide range of employment opportunities for various vacancies and positions, such as chief engineer, project manager, head of technical supervision department, etc.
The most competitive advantages of the program are the involvement of Russian and international expert practitioners in the teaching staff and the possibility to promote the program not only in Russia but also abroad. The high level of knowledge of chemical-physical and engineering principles that form the basis of environmental engineering technologies will enable the program graduates to establish themselves as responsible employees in the field of environmental engineering, to solve modern challenges in the field of construction and environment of any complexity.
The main objective of the program is to train environmental engineering professionals with advanced knowledge and skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of environmental and civil engineering tasks. The competitive advantages of this program include the opportunity to:
- improve management, organizational and team-building skills in the process of training;
- gain design skills in the information modelling technology system (TIM/BIM-technology);
- use the latest study aids and technologies;
- work placement in major Russian and international universities and companies, and to become familiar with the labor market and the latest equipment;
- comprehensive development of students' research and practical skills while participating in the implementation of training and research projects in cooperation with governmental organizations, institutes and leading enterprises.
The “Environmental Engineering in Construction” program has been prepared with the participation of leading experts and managers from major construction companies and government agencies.
The disciplines in the speciality can be divided into two blocks: theoretical - scientific research and practical - project-oriented.
Along with representatives of the program partners, students participate in hackathons, seminars, meetings with industry experts, interact with representatives of leading Russian and international companies in the field of construction, environmental protection and conservation.
The interaction is carried out through coaching sessions, guest lectures, expert analysis of cases, and visits to companies (including remote visits).
During their studies, students undertake internships in leading Russian and international partner companies of the program, implementing their own projects.
Within the framework of the program, students have two practice areas: academic and research training and industrial work placement.
Educational and research training is focused on obtaining the necessary competences and skills for writing a Master's thesis in the sphere of Environmental Engineering in Construction.
The industrial work placement is focused on obtaining necessary competences and skills for further employment in the chosen field of study. The key criterion for choosing the place of employment is the company's commitment to the projects in the field of construction, environmental protection.
During training and participation in practical work placement, students gain the necessary competencies, connections, support (references) for employment in large Russian and international corporations, state institutions, research organizations in the sphere of construction, environmental protection and conservation.
Career paths for graduates of the program:
- work as specialists and managers in companies involved in the design and implementation of projects related to the construction of both new and repurposed, reconstruction of existing construction facilities of various purposes, etc;
- work in the operation, reconstruction, repair and modernization of water supply and wastewater disposal systems and facilities in cities and at industrial sites for various purposes;
- working for public and private property management companies in the field of urban and municipal services;
- working for government agencies regulating environmental and construction activities;
- working for various organizations implementing private, public contracts and target programs in the field of construction and the environment.
