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Environmental Engineers - 17-2081.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Sanitary Engineer
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Hazardous Substances Engineer
  • Regulatory Environmental Compliance Manager
  • Environmental Remediation Specialist
  • Air Pollution Control Engineer
  • Marine Engineer CPVEC (Marine Engineer Commercial Passenger Vessel Environmental Compliance)

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000 Engineers
17-2080 Environmental Engineers
17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers

Related Occupations

No information available.

Tasks

  • Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  • Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  • Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
  • Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.
  • Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.
  • Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  • Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
  • Design or supervise the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  • Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  • Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  • Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
  • Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.
  • Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.
  • Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.
  • Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  • Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  • Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
  • Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.
  • Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.
  • Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
  • Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.
  • Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.
  • Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
  • Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  • Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.
  • Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  • Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • advise clients or customers
  • advise clients regarding engineering problems
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • analyze ecosystem data
  • analyze engineering design problems
  • analyze engineering test data
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • analyze test data
  • calculate engineering specifications
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • confer with scientists
  • coordinate engineering project activities
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • delegate authority for engineering activities
  • design control systems
  • design engineered systems
  • design waste recovery methods
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • direct personnel in support of engineering activities
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • estimate time needed for project
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • interpret aerial photographs
  • judge soil conditions
  • lead teams in engineering projects
  • operate land or site surveying instruments
  • plan construction of structures or facilities
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan testing of engineering methods
  • prepare environmental impact or related environmental reports
  • prepare reports
  • prepare safety reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide analytical assessment of engineering data
  • read maps
  • read technical drawings
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • supervise pollution control workers
  • test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
  • understand construction specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand government construction contracting regulations
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use field notes in technical drawings
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous disposal techniques
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • use land surveying techniques
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use pollution control techniques
  • use project management techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write business project or bid proposals

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Bioenvironmental Engineer, Environmental (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineer, Industrial Hygiene (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Environmental Engineering Management Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Environmental Analyst
  • Pollution-Control Engineer