What they do

Environmental engineers have a variety of duties that may include designing and improving waste treatment systems, working on site doing evaluations and testing, and preventing environmental issues. Environmental issues could involve things such as air and water quality or waste produced from manufacturing processes. In a setting such as a paper mill, an environmental engineer may provide regulatory guidance and assist with environmental programs within the mill.

Where they work

Environmental engineers work in a variety of areas such as:

• Manufacturing

• Government agencies

• Sewage treatment facilities

• Water, steam, air-conditioning & irrigation systems

Education

A bachelor's degree environmental engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.

If you enjoy…

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Coordinating projects and working in team environments

• Protecting public and environmental health

• Conducting research

…then this may be a job for you!

Median Salary

$80,450

Employment Growth

3% from 2020-2030

Job Titles

• Air Pollution Control Engineer

• Civil Engineer

• Wastewater Project Engineer

• Environmental Engineer

• Environmental Remediation Specialist

• Hazardous Substances Engineer

• Sanitary Engineer