Virginia Tech® home

Career Development

Developing Career Readiness

During their time in the department, students are presented with opportunities to develop their career skills

Our students are hired across a wide range of disciplines in the biopharmaceutical, biotech, biofuels, food, environmental sustainability, and ecological engineering sectors, as well as health professions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Potential Careers 

  • Process Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Field Service Engineer
  • R&D Engineer
  • Research Associate
  • Staff Systems & Equipment Development Engineer

  • Biotechnology engineer
  • Bioprocess engineer
  • Bioengineer
  • Biochemical engineer
  • Biofuels production engineer
  • Food engineer

  • Agricultural engineer
  • Ecological engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Water & wastewater engineer
  • Water quality or resource specialist
  •  Environmental restoration planner
  • Conservation scientist
  • Hydroligist

Where our Alumni Work 


Alumni Spotlights



 Recent News