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Occupational Report for Environmental Engineers (17-2081) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental health hazards utilizing various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

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Environmental Engineers
Employment Outlook for Environmental Engineers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Environmental Engineers There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Utilities - Senior Project Manager - Water & Natural Resources 1/14/10 Lake Oswego DOE
Engineer Energy Projects 5/25/10 Eugene DOE
Environmental Health Specialist 2 7/12/10 Roseburg $3,014/mo to $4,397/mo DOE
Engineering / Environmental Technician 3 #10-13 8/30/10 Hillsboro $24.00/hr to $33.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Environmental Engineers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 26 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist- Portland, Oregon 8/30/10 Portland CH2M Hill
Engineering Jobs 8/28/10
Engineering Jobs 8/28/10
Environmental Permitting - Associate Project Manager ? Portland, OR 8/27/10 Portland CH2M Hill
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST-OWM 8/27/10 Hermiston URS Corporation
Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist- Portland, Oregon 8/26/10 CH2M Hill
Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist- Portland, Oregon 8/26/10 Portland CH2M Hill
Engineering Jobs 8/25/10 Hermiston
Engineering Jobs 8/25/10
Environmental Science Project Manag... 8/25/10 Portland AEI Consultants
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST-OWM 8/24/10 Hermiston URS Corporation
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST-OWM 8/24/10 Hermiston URS Corporation
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST-OWM 8/24/10 Hermiston URS Corporation
Ecological Site Inventory Specialist (Interdisciplinary) 8/24/10 Portland Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Senior Environmental Compliance Con... 8/23/10 Portland Erm
Engineering Jobs 8/22/10 University of Guam
Environmental Engineer 8/19/10 Portland ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Engineer-Systems 8/17/10 Hermiston URS Corporation
Safety Development Engineer (L5) 8/13/10 Portland Daimler Trucks North America
Environmental Permitting - Associate Project Manager - Portland, OR 8/11/10 CH2M Hill
Junior - Intermediate Industrial Hy... 8/10/10 Portland AMEC Earth & Environmental
Senior Safety Analyst 7/23/10 Corvallis NuScale Power, Inc
Environmental Consulting Firm Seeks... 7/22/10 Portland Tetra Tech
Environmental Permitting Project Manager ? Portland, OR 7/9/10 Portland CH2M Hill
Environmental Permitting Project Manager - Portland, OR 7/9/10 CH2M Hill
State of Oregon License Information for Environmental Engineers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Environmental Engineers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $25.50 $29.24 $36.11 $43.06 $50.04 $36.53 $75,988
Multnomah / Washington 25.41 28.98 36.38 44.19 50.77 36.92 76,784
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 32.55 34.34 37.43 40.79 45.12 37.48 77,965
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 26.34 28.43 33.89 44.94 51.33 37.44 77,878
Lane 30.65 34.35 37.03 40.27 42.25 36.72 76,369
Jackson / Josephine 24.55 26.67 31.27 38.10 44.83 32.83 68,290
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 24.65 27.09 37.58 41.28 43.86 34.64 72,045
Clackamas 26.36 30.09 34.54 42.26 49.24 35.44 73,718
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Environmental Engineers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 442 493 51 11.5% 5 10 15
Multnomah / Washington 328 373 45 13.7% 5 7 12
Clackamas 28 31 3 10.7% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 25 28 3 12.0% 0 1 1
Lane 20 22 2 10.0% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 3 2 200.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Environmental Engineers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 442
Total, All Industries Private 210
Manufacturing Private 45
Paper Manufacturing Private 10
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Private 10
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 10
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 12
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 11
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 140
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 77
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 56
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 14
Total, All Industries Federal 13
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 13
Total, All Industries State 46
Public Administration State 44
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs State 35
Total, All Industries Local 171
Public Administration Local 161
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 150
Educational Requirements for Environmental Engineers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Environmental Engineers
  • Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Design Engineering Theory
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Principles And Theories Of Physics
  • Apply Principles Of Soil Protection, Improvement And Conservation
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Apply Soil Science Principles
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Collect Air Or Water Samples
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Configure Distributive Control System In Industrial Or Manufacturing Plant
  • Coordinate Teams
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design And Configure Pollution Control Systems
  • Design And Develop Manufacturing Processes And Systems
  • Design Control Systems
  • Design Information And Decision Support Systems
  • Design Stormwater And Sewer Systems
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Develop Maintenance Schedules
  • Develop Waste Recovery Methods
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Manufacturing And Processing Systems
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Judge Soil Conditions
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Precision Test Equipment
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Plan And Design Municipal Facilities For Water And Sewage Treatment
  • Plan And Test Engineering Methods
  • Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
  • Provide Consulting Services
  • Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
  • Solve Engineering Problems
  • Supervise Engineering Projects
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Analog And Digital Electronics In Measuring And Controlling Devices
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Laboratory Equipment For Water Quality Assessment
  • Use Land And Site Surveying Instruments And Techniques
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
  • Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers for Environmental Engineers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Environmental Engineers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Environmental Engineers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Engineers, All Other 38%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 37%
Agricultural Engineers 37%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 37%
Aerospace Engineers 36%
Electrical Engineers 36%
Computer Hardware Engineers 34%
Materials Engineers 34%
Industrial Engineers 33%
Mechanical Engineers 33%