Environmental Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Environmental Engineer Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Environmental Legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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Skills You Need to Become an Environmental Engineer
Essential Skills
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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EssentialRegulations On Substances knowledge
The national and international regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, e.g. regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
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EssentialTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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EssentialEngineering Processes knowledge
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
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EssentialEngineering Principles knowledge
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
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EssentialPollution Prevention knowledge
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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EssentialPublic Health knowledge
The principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.
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EssentialRadiation Protection knowledge
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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EssentialPollution Legislation knowledge
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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EssentialEnvironmental Policy knowledge
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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EssentialCivil Engineering knowledge
The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.
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EssentialEnvironmental Engineering knowledge
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) …
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EssentialMining, Construction And Civil Engineering Machinery Products knowledge
The offered mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialAbide By Regulations On Banned Materials skill
Comply with regulations banning heavy metals in solder, flame retardants in plastics, and phthalate plasticisers in plastics and wiring harness insulations, under EU RoHS/WEEE Directives and China RoHS legislation.
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EssentialAddress Public Health Issues skill
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialAdvise On Environmental Remediation skill
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
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EssentialAnalyse Environmental Data skill
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
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EssentialApprove Engineering Design skill
Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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EssentialCarry Out Environmental Audits skill
Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with …
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EssentialConduct Environmental Surveys skill
Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.
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EssentialDevelop Environmental Remediation Strategies skill
Develop strategies for the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediment, taking into account environmental remediation regulations and available technologies.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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EssentialPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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EssentialUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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EssentialProcess Customer Requests Based On The Reach Regulation 1907 2006 skill
Reply to private consumer requests according to REACh Regulation 1907/2006 whereby chemical Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) should be minimal. Advise customers on how to proceed and protect themselves …
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OptionalHazardous Waste Treatment knowledge
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation.
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OptionalProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalConsumer Protection knowledge
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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OptionalNuclear Energy knowledge
The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam …
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OptionalHazardous Waste Types knowledge
The different types of waste which poses risks to the environment or public health and safety, such as radioactive waste, chemicals and solvents, electronics, and mercury-containing waste.
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OptionalProject Commissioning knowledge
Process of supervising the correct functioning of systems, buildings or plants during the final stages before deployment.
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OptionalWildlife Projects knowledge
Wildlife and animal conservation projects, which aim to protect and preserve ecosystems and habitats of a wide range of animals under threat from urbanisation.
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OptionalAdvise On Pollution Prevention skill
Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.
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OptionalAdvise On Waste Management Procedures skill
Advise organisations on the implementation of waste regulations and on improvement strategies for waste management and waste minimisation, to increase environmentally sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
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OptionalCollect Samples For Analysis skill
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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OptionalConduct Field Work skill
Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.
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OptionalConduct Quality Control Analysis skill
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.
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OptionalEnsure Material Compliance skill
Ensure that the materials provided by suppliers comply with the specified requirements.
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OptionalInspect Industrial Equipment skill
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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OptionalPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalAdvise On Mining Environmental Issues skill
Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, geotechnical staff and metallurgists, involved in environmental protection and land rehabilitation after mining activities.
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OptionalAssess The Life Cycle Of Resources skill
Evaluate the use and possible recycling of raw materials in the whole product life cycle. Consider applicable regulations, such as the German VDI Guidelines 4800-1, 4800-2, and 4801, and the …
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OptionalDesign Strategies For Nuclear Emergencies skill
Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies which aim to prevent equipment malfunctions, errors, and contamination risks in nuclear facilities, and which outline response actions in the event of a …
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OptionalDevelop Hazardous Waste Management Strategies skill
Develop strategies which aim to increase the efficiency in which a facility treats, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste materials, such as radioactive waste, chemicals, and electronics.
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OptionalDevelop Non-hazardous Waste Management Strategies skill
Develop strategies which aim to increase the efficiency in which a facility treats, transports, and disposes of non-hazardous waste materials, such as packaging, textiles, scraps, debris, and paper.
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OptionalInspect Compliance With Hazardous Waste Regulations skill
Inspect an organisation's or facility's strategies which deal with the management of hazardous waste in order to ensure that their actions are compliant with relevant legislation and that measures are …
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OptionalInvestigate Contamination skill
Perform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk …
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OptionalManage Air Quality skill
Monitor, audit and management of air quality, including remedial measures.
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