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Design ways to prevent and control pollution.

Environmental Engineers use engineering to research, design, or plan systems that can help reduce or clean up pollution. They may work on waste treatment, remediation (cleaning up polluted sites), or pollution control technology.

Wages	$44.84 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Civil Engineering, General
On the Job	Work Activities Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects. Investigate the environmental impact of projects. Investigate the environmental impact of projects. Research advanced engineering designs or applications. Assist engineers or scientists with research. Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
Career Pathways	Engineering and Technology
Similar Careers	Civil Engineers Mining and Geological Engineers Agricultural Engineers
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