environmental engineer

Environmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in the development of projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They work together with engineers from other fields to envision all the implications that projects might have in order to design ways to conserve natural reserves, prevent pollution, and deploy sanitary measures.

Alternative Labels

agricultural conservation engineer

air protection environmental engineer

chemical environmental engineer

environmental analyst

environmental engineer

environmental engineering adviser

environmental engineering consultant

environmental engineering expert

environmental engineering specialist

environmental specialist for water management

environment engineer

industrial environmental engineer

pollution engineer

sanitary engineer

water pollution engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- environmental mining engineer

- recycling specialist

- waste treatment engineer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

abide by regulations on banned materials adapt to change address public health issues adjust engineering designs advise on environmental remediation analyse big data analyse energy consumption analyse environmental data analyse information processes approve engineering design carry out environmental audits conduct environmental surveys conduct quantitative research develop environmental remediation strategies ensure compliance with safety legislation implement traceability systems make decisions mitigate waste of resources monitor nature conservation perform data analysis perform scientific research process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006 promote environmental awareness show entrepreneurial spirit solve problems think critically use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

Internet of Things augmented reality biology chemistry circular economy civil engineering cloud technologies coastal management cyber security data storage ecosystem management energy efficiency engineering principles engineering processes environmental engineering environmental legislation environmental policy legal studies machine learning mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products pollution legislation pollution prevention principles of artificial intelligence product life-cycle public health radiation protection regulations on substances risk management sensors technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on mining environmental issues advise on pollution prevention advise on waste management procedures assess the life cycle of resources collect samples for analysis conduct field work conduct quality control analysis design strategies for nuclear emergencies develop hazardous waste management strategies develop non-hazardous waste management strategies ensure material compliance environmental design inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations inspect industrial equipment instruct others investigate contamination listen actively manage air quality perform laboratory tests perform project management resolve conflicts show empathy work in teams

Optional Knowledge

business intelligence consumer protection ethics hazardous waste storage hazardous waste treatment hazardous waste types hydrology nuclear energy project commissioning project management watershed development wildlife projects

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ac1fc6a9-70d2-475c-8fa0-82ef83830968

Status

released

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