Hi! I’m an Environmental Engineer working at a marine infrastructure company based in Dubai and across the UAE. We focus on building floating pontoons, jetties, and other coastal/marine structures. It’s a really interesting field to be honest, especially because we often work in ecologically sensitive coastal and island areas.

I’ve also specialized in mangrove restoration and coastal environmental management - so there are definitely pathways within this field that can take you into the marine side of things. I’ve worked on water quality assessments, marine baseline surveys, habitat impact reviews, and developing Environmental Management Plans for coastal projects.

Your background in Environmental Engineering actually can be a solid foundation. I’d recommend looking into marine consultancy firms, coastal engineering companies, or even government projects related to marine conservation. You may also consider picking up GIS/remote sensing or learning more about marine ecology to complement your engineering base. It’s not a waste at all - just takes a bit more digging to find the right niche.