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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $113,027.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 47 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 150 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.81 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 647 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 8.31 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Integrity
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
Resource Allocation
Written Communication
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Oral Communication
Organization
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Integrity
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
Resource Allocation
Written Communication
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Oral Communication
Organization
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Thinking Creatively
Develop medical policies, procedures, or standards
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Develop management control systems
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Design watering, fog, or cooling systems
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Design irrigation systems
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Design environmental control systems
Design control systems
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Design construction projects
Design civil structures or systems
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Write business project or bid proposals
Create models of engineering designs or methods
Design waste recovery methods
Design industrial processing systems
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Determine operational criteria or specifications
Develop management control systems
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Design watering, fog, or cooling systems
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Design irrigation systems
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Design environmental control systems
Design control systems
Develop complex computer databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Design construction projects
Design civil structures or systems
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Write business project or bid proposals
Create models of engineering designs or methods
Design waste recovery methods
Design industrial processing systems
Analyzing Data or Information
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Provide scientific or technical research assistance
Perform engineering research
Perform environmental assessment
Interpret aerial photographs
Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data
Analyze ecosystem data
Analyze engineering design problems
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering data
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Interpret laws or legislation
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Perform cost benefit analysis
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Provide scientific or technical research assistance
Perform engineering research
Perform environmental assessment
Interpret aerial photographs
Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data
Analyze ecosystem data
Analyze engineering design problems
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering data
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Interpret laws or legislation
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Perform cost benefit analysis
Getting Information
Review engineering data or reports
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Research engineering designs or applications
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review health, safety, and environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research medical or health improvement issues
Conduct climatological research
Survey land or properties
Conduct biological research
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Research engineering designs or applications
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review health, safety, and environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research medical or health improvement issues
Conduct climatological research
Survey land or properties
Conduct biological research
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise engineering personnel
Lead engineering teams
Direct environmental development activities
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Manage industrial projects
Manage organizational facilities
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Conduct forestry, range, or other public land management
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Lead engineering teams
Direct environmental development activities
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Manage industrial projects
Manage organizational facilities
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Conduct forestry, range, or other public land management
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
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| Professional Engineer | ||||
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Related Licensing Requirements
Engineer Intern (18-0000000126)
864 IAC 1.1-2-4 Engineering intern; education and work experience Authority: IC 25-31-1-7; IC 25-31-1-8 Affected: IC 25-31-1-12 Sec. 4. (a) The education and experience requirements of section 2 of this rule for professional engineer applicants apply for engineering intern applicants except that individuals with: (1) a baccalaureate degree meeting the course requirements of section 2(c) of this rule shall only be required to obtain two (2) years of work experience; (2) a master of science degree in an engineering discipline following a baccalaureate that is not in an approved engineering curriculum shall only be required to obtain one (1) year of work experience; and (3) the other degrees listed in section 2(b) of this rule shall not be required to obtain any work experience. (b) An individual who is enrolled as a senior in an engineering curriculum in a college or university in Indiana that has at least one (1) approved engineering curriculum may take the last EI examination offered prior to the individual's scheduled graduation. This subsection does not apply to any individual enrolled in any other baccalaureate degree program.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
Professional Engineer (18-0000000009)
Requirements for professional engineer registration includes graduating from an approved engineer curriculum followed by four years of experience. Other requirements include: Certification from the state where you passed your exams or your NCEES record. 5 references, of which 3 must be from Professional Engineers. Copies of transcripts. Paying the exam fee. Please consult with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for addition educational or exam requirements.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
