Environmental Health and Safety Engineers
Environmental health and safety engineers create and monitor safety programs to correct potentially unsafe working conditions.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Median wages for the broader occupation, Health and Safety Engineers, are $60.00 / hour. |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
This is a new or emerging career specialty. No task data is available yet. Read more about the job |
Job Title Examples: |
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager Safety and Health Consultant Safety, Health, and Environment Vice President See more job title examples |
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On the Job
Environmental health and safety engineers oversee safety and environmental programs for organizations. They are responsible for making sure that firms comply with legal standards.
Typical Work Tasks
This is a new or emerging career specialty. No task data is available yet.
Typical Working Conditions
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Education & Credentials
This is a new or emerging specialty. The information on this page is based on the broader career that this specialty is part of, Health and Safety Engineers.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Education level attained (national data)
Work Experience and Training Requirements
Nationally, this career typically requires:
- No related work experience for entry.
- Little or no on-the-job training to become competent.
Current Training Opportunities
Related Programs
Majors
Click on any of the Majors listed below to find out more about preparing for this career.
Transfer Options
Licenses
Licenses are knowledge and skill credentials that are legally required in some careers.
This occupation requires a license.
Asbestos Management Planner Certificate
Engineer-In-Training
Fire Protection Managing Employee Certificate
Fire Protection Sprinkler System Designer Contractor License
Fire Protection Sprinkler System Limited Contractor License
Helpful High School Courses
Examples of helpful classes that help you prepare for this career:
- Biology
- Blueprint Reading
- Business Computer Applications
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer-Assisted Art
- Economics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Technical Writing
- Trigonometry
In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:
- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
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Skills & Knowledge
Most Important Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Engineers
Most Important Knowledge Areas for Environmental Health and Safety Engineers
Interests
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Describe Your Skills
People who have worked in this career typically perform the following tasks. These statements can help a prospective employer understand what you can do, on a resume or during an interview.
- Communicating with supervisors, co-workers, or people that work under you.
- Collecting information from different sources.
- Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards.
- Documenting or recording information.
- Making decisions or solving problems.
- Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
- Training and teaching other people.
- Creating and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
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Jobs
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Job Title Examples
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, Safety and Health Consultant, Safety, Health, and Environment Vice President, Corporate Health, Safety, and Occupational Toxicology Director, Corporate Health, Safety, and Security Manager, Environmental Affairs, Safety, and Security Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Director, Environmental Safety Specialist, Health and Safety Manager
Where Do Environmental Health and Safety Engineers Work?
Environmental Health and Safety Engineers often work in the following industries.
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