Environmental Engineer
Develop innovation solutions to environmental problems.
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- What's it like to be an Environmental Engineer?
- How to become an Environmental Engineer
- Latest Environmental Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be an Environmental Engineer?
Environmental Engineers use engineering, biology, chemistry and soil science to develop solutions to environmental concerns. They use their skills and understanding to solve problems related to public health, air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and water quality, and create innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Tasks and duties
- Collating and analysing scientific data.
- Designing and managing environmental protection projects.
- Obtaining permits and approvals.
- Preparing and reviewing investigative reports.
- Advising organisations and government on the best methods for contamination reduction and containment.
- Inspecting industrial facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Designing operations that convert waste to energy.
- Staying on top of industry innovations and best practices.
How to become an Environmental Engineer
To become an Environmental Engineer in Australia a university degree in engineering (with a major in environmental engineering) is usually required.
- Complete an undergraduate degree such as the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) majoring in Environmental Engineering.
- Consider completing further postgraduate study such as the Master of Engineering.
- Aim to secure an internship or placement while studying. This will provide you with valuable work experience.
- Upon graduating, attain your Engineers Australia membership and register with the National Engineer Register (NER).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Environmental Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Environmental Engineering
Contaminated Land
Remediation
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Site Assessment
Technical Reporting
Fieldworks
Investigation
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Latest Environmental Engineer reviews
Mar 2025
I have worked as an environmental engineer in the petroleum, construction, and energy sectors, performing my role as a contractor and supervisor, ensuring compliance with environmental and contractual regulations in the various regulatory bodies.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Environment
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsI love fieldwork, but I also enjoy office work. I adapt easily to change, and teamwork is one of my strengths.
The challengesAchieving business objectives are part of my goals
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Nov 2023
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Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsCan work in office, field or laboratory. No FIFO
The challengesSometimes lack of support from senior staff.
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