Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge (EEBoK2), Second Edition (2025)

Published by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES), the Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge (EEBoK2) is a comprehensive guide defining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for professional practice in environmental engineering.

What’s Inside?

• Purpose: EEBoK2 serves as an aspirational framework for preparing future environmental engineers, guiding curriculum development, and supporting lifelong professional growth.
• Structure: The document outlines 18 core outcomes grouped into:
  • Foundational Knowledge: Math, science, and engineering principles.
  • Enabling Skills: Experimentation, computational tools, sustainability, risk analysis, creative design, and multi-media interactions.
  • Professional Competencies: Ethics, communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, and decision-making frameworks.
• Performance Levels: Each outcome is mapped to three stages of professional development:
  • Baccalaureate degree
  • Post-baccalaureate education (Master’s or equivalent)
  • Four years of professional experience
• Future Focus: Addresses global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Implementation Guidance: Offers strategies for educators, students, and practitioners to integrate EEBoK2 into education and career development.

Why It Matters: EEBoK2 is not a prescriptive standard but a directional guide for shaping environmental engineering education and practice. It emphasizes adaptability, systems thinking, and leadership to meet society’s evolving needs for clean water, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable solutions.