Salary Breakdown
Environmental Engineers
Average
$86,900
ANNUAL
$41.78
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,620
ANNUAL
$23.86
HOURLY
Mid Level
$79,670
ANNUAL
$38.31
HOURLY
Expert Level
$127,510
ANNUAL
$61.30
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Environmental Engineers
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Top Expected Tasks
Environmental Engineers
01
Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
02
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.
03
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
04
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
05
Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
06
Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
07
Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.
08
Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
09
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
10
Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Environmental Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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