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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 “Sanitation Engineer”

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

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Solid shear failure testing devices
California bearing ratio CBR testing devices
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Dissolved oxygen meters
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pH meters
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