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.
- Tasks
- 29 tasks28 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2081.00SOC 2018: 17-2081
What the work is made of
28 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.Core taskTask 15210Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.Core taskTask 1377Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.Core taskTask 20195Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.Core taskTask 1374Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.Core taskTask 1373Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.Core taskTask 1370Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.Core taskTask 1366Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.Core taskTask 20197Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.Core taskTask 1379Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.Core taskTask 1369Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.Core taskTask 19625Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.Core taskTask 1378Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.Core taskTask 1380Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.Core taskTask 1375Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.Core taskTask 1368Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.Core taskTask 19624Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.Core taskTask 1371Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Request bids from suppliers or consultants.Core taskTask 1389Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.Core taskTask 1376Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.Core taskTask 1381Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 21. Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.Core taskTask 1372Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 22. Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.Core taskTask 1390Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 23. Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.Core taskTask 1385Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 24. Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.Core taskTask 20196Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 25. Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.Core taskTask 1387Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 26. Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.Core taskTask 1383Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 27. Attend professional conferences to share information.Core taskTask 23987Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 28. Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.Core taskTask 19626Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 29. Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.Supplemental taskTask 1388Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2081
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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