# 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. - Code: 17-2081.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2081) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (28 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2081.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2081.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality. Core task · Task 15210 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 2. Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land. Core task · Task 1377 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 3. Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems. Core task · Task 20195 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 4. Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment. Core task · Task 1374 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 5. Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them. Core task · Task 1373 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 6. Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs. Core task · Task 1370 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 7. Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports. Core task · Task 1366 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 8. Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures. Core task · Task 20197 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 9. Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste. Core task · Task 1379 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 10. Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability. Core task · Task 1369 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 11. Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects. Core task · Task 19625 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 12. Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration. Core task · Task 1378 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 13. Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work. Core task · Task 1380 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 14. Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards. Core task · Task 1375 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 15. Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures. Core task · Task 1368 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 16. Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs. Core task · Task 19624 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 17. Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Core task · Task 1371 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 18. Request bids from suppliers or consultants. Core task · Task 1389 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 19. Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues. Core task · Task 1376 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 20. Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements. Core task · Task 1381 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 21. Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties. Core task · Task 1372 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 22. Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development. Core task · Task 1390 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 23. Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions. Core task · Task 1385 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 24. Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities. Core task · Task 20196 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 25. Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources. Core task · Task 1387 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 26. Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications. Core task · Task 1383 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 27. Attend professional conferences to share information. Core task · Task 23987 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 28. Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues. Core task · Task 19626 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 29. Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials. 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