Environmental Engineers

Environmental Engineers typically perform the following tasks: • Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality. • Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land. • 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. • Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them. • Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs. • Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports. • Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures. • Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste. • Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability. • Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects. • Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration. • Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work. • Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards. • Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures. • Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs. • Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations. • Request bids from suppliers or consultants. • Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues. • Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.