• Environmental Engineers
    • ☆☆☆☆☆
  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 83,970
    $59,900 range bar $142,710
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
    Image of growth rate score 3
    Moderately Growing
  • Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to create solutions to environmental problems. They may also focus on global issues such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

What do they typically do

  • Analyze and check scientific data
  • Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports
  • Advise corporations and government agencies about procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites
  • Provide technical support for projects that correct environmental damage and for legal actions
  • Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to make sure they comply with environmental regulations
  • Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
  • Monitor the progress of environmental improvement programs
  • Design projects that protect the environment, such as facilities that reclaim water, systems for controlling air pollutions, and operations that make energy from waste

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.7%
Job Opening 109

Job Listings

Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Air Pollution Control Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Remediation Specialist, Hazardous Substances Engineer, Sanitary Engineer
View available jobs on Indeed

Education & Training

  • Education

    Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
    Associated Programs or Majors
    More
    License
    • NA
    More
Private Training Programs
1283

First Step

Find out where to start your new journey. Get started

Next Step

Find out what's next in line on your career journey. Get started
1370
Change 87