AVERAGE SALARY
$45-$160k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
357
What is a Environmental Engineer
An Environmental Engineer assists in monitoring the impact of construction projects on the environment while creating more efficient, environmentally friendly systems. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Prepare environmental impact reports from projects such as farming, construction and engineering
- Advise on treatment solutions for pollution
- Advise on ways to minimise environmental impacts of infrastructure and farming projects
- Plan, prepare and manage projects
- Provide specialist advice, reports, recommendations and drawings for projects
- Supervise contractors and projects on site
- Assess environmental impact and provide reports for resource consent
- Design systems that handle waste management
- Collect samples for pollution testing
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Environmental Engineers will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Detail orientated
- Logical and practical
- Innovative problem solvers
- Exceptional accuracy and organisational skills
- Strong mathematics ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Can make strategic decisions while working under pressure
- Works well as part of a team
Work Experience Pathways
- Drafting
- Surveying
- Environmental roles
- Engineering
- A mechanic
- Planning and Outdoors experience
Subject Pathways
- Construction
- Chemistry
- Mechanical Technologies
- Geography
- Maths
- Physics
