JobSOC 17-2081

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering14.0802
Water Resources Engineering14.0805
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering14.1401

02.

Draws on

Engineering and Technology5.0 of 5
Design4.6 of 5
Chemistry4.0 of 5
Mathematics4.0 of 5
Building and Construction3.9 of 5
English Language3.8 of 5
Physics3.8 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.