Industrial Ecologists
Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
23 alternate job titles:
Aquatic Ecologist
Eco-Industrial Development Consultant
Ecological Professional
Ecologist
Environmental Business Development Associate
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Protection Activist
Environmental Protection Agency Counselor
Environmental Protection Specialist
Forest Ecologist
Industrial Ecologist
Industrial Green Systems Designer
Industrial Retrofit Designer
Life Cycle Assessment Analyst
Natural Resources Energy Specialist
Natural Resources Engineer
Product Development Ecologist
Product Life Cycle Planner
Research Scientist
Researcher
Substance Flow Analysis Compliance Specialist (SFA Compliance Specialist)
Sustainable Systems Analyst
Wildlife Biostation Research Ecologist
Salary Information
Industrial Ecologists: $80,060 (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 |
|---|---|
| Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. | Analysis |
| Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems. | Analysis |
| Research industrial processes or operations. | Analysis |
| Plan environmental research. | Analysis |
| Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives. | Analysis |
| Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems. | Analysis |
| Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements. | Analysis |
| Evaluate energy production data. | Analysis |
| Research energy production, use, or conservation. | Analysis |
| Conduct research on social issues. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
| Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues. | Analysis |
| Communicate results of environmental research. | Analysis |
| Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters. | General |
| Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies. | General |
| Identify sustainable business practices. | General |
| Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs. | General |
| Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives. | General |
| Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities. | Development |
| Develop sustainable industrial or development methods. | Development |
| Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects. | Development |
| Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions. | Development |
| Develop technical or scientific databases. | Development |
| Advise others about environmental management or conservation. | Management |
| Monitor industrial energy consumption or management. | Management |
| Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources. | Management |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Atlassian JIRA | Project management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Splunk Enterprise | Cloud-based management software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Productivity software | Project management software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Debugging software | Program testing software |
| Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment EIO-LCA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Dynamics AX | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| PRe Consultants SimaPro | Analytical or scientific software |
| Production Flow Analysis and Simplification Toolkit PFAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| STATISTICA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sales Automation Software | Sales and marketing software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Substance Flow Analysis STAN | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Apache Hadoop | Data base management system software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base management system software |
| NoSQL | Data base management system software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Online databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structure query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Manufacturing Specialist | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Manufacturing Specialist | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Senior in Engineering Graphics | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified in Engineering Graphics | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
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