Environmental Engineer

By: Blake Hardy

Period 5

9/18/15

Job Description

Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They help in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.

Required Training

Environmental engineers need to have a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field, such as civil, chemical, or general engineering. Employers also like experience. Therefore, cooperative engineering programs, which provide college credit for structured job experience, are good as well. Getting a license helps the chances of getting a job.

Skills and Characteristics

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

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

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Speaking - Talking to others to give information easily.

Typical Wages

In 2012 the average yearly pay was $80,890 per year.

In 2012 the average hourly wage was $38.89 per hour.

Job Outlook

Employment of environmental engineers is projected to gain 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, quicker than the average for all jobs. State and local government concerns regarding water should lead to efforts to gain the efficiency of water use.

Professional Associations

Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP)

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP)

Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)

National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)

Job Listing

Wastewater Project Engineer

Lombardo Associates, Inc. - Newton, MA

Wastewater Project Engineer is wanted for a high energy, innovative wastewater and storm water engineering firm serving public and private clients throughout the United States. Typical projects for this Wastewater Project Engineer include decentralized wastewater planning and engineering for communities and private companies.

M.S. plus 2 years experience or B.S. and 4+ years relevant experience

Familiarity with state of the art decentralized wastewater and storm water management technologies.