Pre-Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
About the Major
The Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major prepares you for a career in developing a plan to restore a wetland or contaminated site; developing an instrumentation system to improve quality control in a food processing line; designing a process and equipment to convert biomass into energy and polymers; or working as a sales engineer to develop technical solutions to meet a client's needs. The curriculum provides an education in engineering with a focus on renewable resources, biological systems, and the environment including issues affecting soil, water, and air.
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Design Engineer
- Environmental Consultant
- Plant Manager
- Process Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Sales Representative
Top Employers
- 3M
- Cargill
- Kellogg’s
- Renewable Energy Group
- WSB/Water Resources Group
Types of Employers
- Biofuel industry
- Biotechnology laboratories
- Chemical engineering firms
- Environmental consulting firms
- Food manufacturers
- Government agencies
- Paper and fiber products companies
- Recycling and waste management companies
- Universities and colleges
- Wood products manufacturers
Top Career Resources
- BBE Job Postings in Handshake
- BBE Career Resources & Job Board
- Explore Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
- CSE Career Center
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
- Food Engineering Professional Associations
- TAPPI - Worldwide Pulp, Paper & Converting Industry
Meet Your Career Consultant
Maddie (she/her) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: bioproducts, biosystems, biofuels, bio processing, environmental engineering, food engineering, bioproducts engineering, sustainable engineering.
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.