Environmental Engineers
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
41 alternate job titles:
Air Pollution Control Engineer
Air Quality Engineer
Civil Engineer
Coastal Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Consultant
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Coordinator
Environmental Designer
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Engineering Intern
Environmental Planner
Environmental Project Engineer
Environmental Project Manager
Environmental Remediation Engineer
Environmental Remediation Specialist
Environmental Safety Specialist
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Systems Coordinator
Environmental Test Engineer
Environmentalist
Flood Control Engineer
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Hazardous Waste Management Control Engineer
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
Industrial Hygiene Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Pollution Control Engineer
Project Engineer
Public Health Engineer
Radiation Protection Engineer
Remediation Project Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Sanitary Engineer
Sanitation Engineer
Sewage Disposal Engineer
Soil Engineer
Solid Waste Engineer
Solid Waste Management Engineer
Waste Management Engineer
Salary Information
Environmental Engineers: $104,170 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare technical or operational reports. | General |
| Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns. | General |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Determine operational criteria or specifications. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Investigate the environmental impact of projects. | General |
| Prepare project budgets. | General |
| Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods. | General |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Test characteristics of materials or structures. | General |
| Package materials for transport. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Explain project details to the general public. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Prepare procedural documents. | General |
| Exchange information with colleagues. | General |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Monitor activities affecting environmental quality. | Maintenance |
| Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
| Develop technical methods or processes. | Development |
| Direct environmental development activities. | Development |
| Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. | Development |
| Design environmental control systems. | Development |
| Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. | Development |
| Assist engineers or scientists with research. | Analysis |
| Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Business software applications | Office suite software |
| ANSYS simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Air dispersion modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Continuous emission management software | Compliance software |
| DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Ecological risk assessment software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Environmental health and safety documentation software | Compliance software |
| Finite element method FEM software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Formula translation/translator FORTRAN | Development environment software |
| Fugitive emission leak detection software | Industrial control software |
| Gas dispersion model software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geomechanical design analysis GDA software | Map creation software |
| Greenhouse gas management software | Compliance software |
| HEC-RAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Hazardous materials management HMS software | Compliance software |
| Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| LINDO Systems optimization modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Maplesoft Maple | Analytical or scientific software |
| Material safety data sheet MSDS software | Compliance software |
| Oil mapping software | Map creation software |
| Photogrammetric software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Regulatory compliance management software | Compliance software |
| RockWare MODFLOW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Rockwell Automation Arena | Analytical or scientific software |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Site remediation management software | Analytical or scientific software |
| SofTech CADRA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Stormwater runoff modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| WAM software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waste management software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Water flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wind flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| XP Software XPSWMM | Analytical or scientific software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Environmental Sustainability | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - General Environmental Engineering | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Hazardous Waste Management | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Industrial Hygiene | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Radiation Protection | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Solid Waste Management | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Scientist | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Carbon Reduction Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Dangerous Goods Professional | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Procurement Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional in Training | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Systems Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Ground Water Professional | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hazard Control Manager | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional | American Hospital Association | Not Available |
| Certified Mold Professional | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Planning Engineer | American Academy of Project Management | Not Available |
| Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Restorer | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Stormwater Manager | American Public Works Association | Not Available |
| Certified Sustainable Development Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Waste Management Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Diplomate, Port Engineering | Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers | Not Available |
| Environmental Professional In-Training | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| High-Performance Building Design | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Household Hazardous Waste & CESQG Collection Operations | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| ISO 50001 Lead Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| LEED AP Building Design + Construction | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Homes | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Interior Design + Construction | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Neighborhood Development | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Manager of Landfill Operations | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Construction & Demolition Materials | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing MSW Collection Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Recycling Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Municipal Waste Facility Operator | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International | Not Available |
| Qualified Environmental Professional | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Property Assessor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Superior Energy Performance | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
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