Environmental Engineers
O*NET Code: 17-2081.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Air Pollution Control EngineerAir Quality EngineerCivil EngineerCoastal EngineerEngineerEngineering ConsultantEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental CoordinatorEnvironmental DesignerEnvironmental EngineerEnvironmental Engineering InternEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental Project EngineerEnvironmental Project ManagerEnvironmental Remediation EngineerEnvironmental Remediation SpecialistEnvironmental Safety SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental Systems Coordinator
⚡ Skills (20)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning4/100
Coordination4/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (55)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Air dispersion modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Business software applications
Office suite software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Continuous emission management software
Compliance software
0DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Ecological risk assessment software
Analytical or scientific software
0Eko
Desktop communications software
0Environmental health and safety documentation software
Compliance software
0Finite element method FEM software
Analytical or scientific software
0Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Development environment software
0Fugitive emission leak detection software
Industrial control software
0Gas dispersion model software
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Greenhouse gas management software
Compliance software
0HEC-RAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Hazardous materials management HMS software
Compliance software
0Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software
Analytical or scientific software
0Image analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Insightful S-PLUS
Analytical or scientific software
0LINDO Systems optimization modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Maplesoft Maple
Analytical or scientific software
0Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Compliance software
0Oil mapping software
Map creation software
0Photogrammetric software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Regulatory compliance management software
Compliance software
0RockWare MODFLOW
Analytical or scientific software
0Rockwell Automation Arena
Analytical or scientific software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM
Analytical or scientific software
0Site remediation management software
Analytical or scientific software
0SofTech CADRA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Stormwater runoff modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0WAM software
Analytical or scientific software
0Waste management software
Analytical or scientific software
0Water flow modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Wind flow modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0XP Software XPSWMM
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Water Resource Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Agricultural Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Chemical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Nuclear Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Petroleum Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Environmental Engineers → Petroleum Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 3Target: 3
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