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How to Become a Environmental Engineer

Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 4 current openings

Avg. Salary

$89,796 - $132,122

Open Positions

4

Education

Environmental Engineering

Companies Hiring

4

What Does a Environmental Engineer Do?

An Environmental Engineer in the energy sector ensures oil and gas operations comply with environmental regulations and minimize ecological impact. They design waste treatment systems, conduct environmental impact assessments, and develop remediation plans for contaminated sites. With increasing focus on ESG and sustainability, Environmental Engineers play a growing role in emissions reduction, water management, and environmental permitting for energy projects.

Education & Certifications

Required Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Key Certifications

PE License HAZWOPER 40-Hour

Key Skills to Develop

Based on 4 current job listings for Environmental Engineer roles

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Typical Career Path

1

Entry Level (0-3 years)

Junior Environmental Engineer / Field Environmental Engineer. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.

2

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Environmental Engineer. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.

3

Senior Level (7-15 years)

Senior Environmental Engineer / Lead Environmental Engineer. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.

4

Management (15+ years)

Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.

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Salary Expectations

Avg. Minimum

From $89,796

Avg. Maximum

Up to $132,122

Jobs with Salary

1 of 4

BLS Reference: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $96,820 for Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081) nationally (2024).

Companies Hiring Environmental Engineers

BRS (1) CDM Smith (1) Huntsman (1) Huntsman Corp (1)

Current Environmental Engineer Openings

Environmental Engineer

BRS

San Antonio, TX Full-Time Not listed

Environmental Engineer 2

CDM Smith

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Environmental Engineer

Huntsman

Houston, TX Full-Time $89,796 - $132,122

Environmental Engineer

Huntsman Corp

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

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