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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Air Pollution Control Engineer; Engineer; Engineering Consultant; Environmental Analyst; Environmental Consultant; Environmental Engineer; Environmental Remediation Specialist; Hazardous Substances Engineer; Sanitary Engineer

Tasks

• Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
• Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.
• Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
• Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.
• Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
• Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
• Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.
• Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
• Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
• Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.
• Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.
• Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
• Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
• Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.

Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology
• Design
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Building and Construction
• Physics
• English Language
• Customer and Personal Service
• Computers and Electronics
• Biology
• Law and Government
• Administration and Management
• Mechanical
• Economics and Accounting
• Education and Training
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Active Learning
• Mathematics
• Science
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Information Ordering
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Number Facility
• Category Flexibility
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Flexibility of Closure
• Memorization
• Perceptual Speed
• Visualization
• Selective Attention