A biological systems engineer has a background in what both environmental engineers and biologists do, thus bridging the gap between engineering and the (non-medical) biological sciences – although this is variable across academic institutions. For this reason, biological systems engineers are becoming integral parts of many environmental engineering firms, federal agencies, and biotechnology industries.
Biological systems engineers combine the skills of both environmental and biological disciplines, creating a connection between engineering and life sciences – although this may vary across different educational institutions. As a result, they play a vital role in many industries, including environmental engineering, government agencies, and biotechnology.