Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineers usually 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.

Some of the job title related to environmental engineer is Air Pollution Control Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Environmental Analyst, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Remediation Specialist, Hazardous Substances Engineer, and Sanitary Engineer.

Occupation specific Information

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.    

Occupational Requirement

Work Activities

·         Design environmental control systems.

·         Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.

·         Investigate the environmental impact of projects.

·         Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.

·         Determine operational criteria or specifications.

Education & Experience Requirement

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Related Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Skills Required

Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.

Work Characteristic

• Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

• Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labour, athletics, or protective services

• Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Related Occupation

·         Water/wastewater Engineers

·         Environmental Engineering and Technologist

·         Environmental scientist and specialist

·         Brownfield redevelopment specialist and site engineer