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Environmental Engineers

SOC 17-2081.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Listening

3.9

Active Learning

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Writing

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

Mathematics

4.4

Chemistry

4.4

English Language

4.2

Law and Government

4.1

Design

4.0

Public Safety and Security

3.7

Physics

3.7

Key Tasks

1Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

2Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.

3Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.

4Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.

5Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.

Also Known As

Air Pollution Control Engineer Chief, Pesticides and Toxic Substances Branch Environmental Analyst Environmental Consultant Environmental Coordinator Environmental Designer Environmental Engineer Environmental Planner Environmental Project Manager Environmental Remediation Engineer