O*NET-SOC 17-2081.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.Core15210
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.Core1377
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.Core20195
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.Core1374
Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.Core1373
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.Core1370
Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.Core1366
Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.Core20197
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.Core1379
Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.Core1369
Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.Core19625
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.Core1378
Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.Core1380
Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.Core1375
Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.Core1368
Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.Core19624
Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.Core1371
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.Core1389
Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.Core1376
Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.Core1381
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.Core1372
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.Core1390
Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.Core1385
Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.Core20196
Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.Core1387
Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.Supplemental1388
Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.Core1383
Attend professional conferences to share information.Core23987
Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.Core19626

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 54 examples in 16 categories, 14 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Air dispersion modeling software
ANSYS simulation software
DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE
Ecological risk assessment software
Finite element method FEM software
Gas dispersion model software
HEC-RAS
Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software
Image analysis software
Insightful S-PLUS
LINDO Systems optimization modeling software
Maplesoft Maple
RockWare MODFLOW
Rockwell Automation Arena
SASHot Technology
Simulation software
Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM
Site remediation management software
Stormwater runoff modeling software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
WAM software
Waste management software
Water flow modeling software
Wind flow modeling software
XP Software XPSWMM

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
SofTech CADRA

Office suite software

Business software applications
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Compliance software

Continuous emission management software
Environmental health and safety documentation software
Greenhouse gas management software
Hazardous materials management HMS software
Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Regulatory compliance management software

Desktop communications software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS systems

Development environment software

Formula translation/translator FORTRAN

Industrial control software

Fugitive emission leak detection software

Map creation software

Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Oil mapping software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Graphics or photo imaging software

Photogrammetric software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test characteristics of materials or structures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Thinking Creatively

Design environmental control systems.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Handling and Moving Objects

Package materials for transport.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Determine operational criteria or specifications.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write reports or evaluations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
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Prepare technical or operational reports.
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Maintain operational records or records systems.
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Prepare procedural documents.
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Prepare operational reports.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Assist engineers or scientists with research.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Exchange information with colleagues.
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Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Explain project details to the general public.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Prepare project budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Direct environmental development activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 27

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.