Occupation information for Environmental Engineers Maine

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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Currently Employed: 140

Projected Annual Job Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $34.58 - $50.52

Typical Annual Salary: $71,930 - $105,090

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
  • Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Air velocity and temperature monitors
  • Atomic absorption AA spectrometers
  • Chemiluminescence or bioluminescence analyzers
  • Mass spectrometers
  • Photometer

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Compliance software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Geographic information system
  • Map creation software