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Environmental Engineers

SOC: 17-2081.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)

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.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$104,170

per year

Mean Wage

$110,570

per year

Employment

38K

workers

Wage Range

$64,950 - $161,910

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$64,950Median: $104,170$161,910

Task Breakdown

28 tasks analyzed

Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 8%

Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 6%

Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 5%

Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 5%

Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.

Routine CognitiveTime: 4%

Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 6%

Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 6%

Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 4%

Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 5%

Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 4%

Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 3%

Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 4%

Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 5%

Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 3%

Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.

Routine CognitiveTime: 3%

Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 5%

Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.

Non-Routine ManualTime: 2%

Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 2%

Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.

Non-Routine InterpersonalTime: 2%

Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Request bids from suppliers or consultants.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%

Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.

Non-Routine AnalyticalTime: 3%

Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.

Routine CognitiveTime: 2%
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