Environmental Engineers
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.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
28 tasks analyzed
Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.
Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality. | 50 | 47.0% | 7% |
| Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems. | 25 | 25.0% | 6% |
| Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment. | 30 | 27.0% | 5% |
| Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements. | 20 | 23.0% | 4% |
| Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures. | 85 | 83.2% | 4% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$104,170
per year
Mean Wage
$110,570
per year
Employment
38K
workers
Wage Range
$64,950 - $161,910
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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