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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2081.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 88,530.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 42.00
Currently, there are 52,280 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Environmental Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Industrial Hygiene Engineer”

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

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