Environmental Engineer Jobs in California

An Environmental Engineer uses the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. They also address global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability. They design, plan, and implement measures to prevent, control, or remedy environmental health hazards.

Potential skills and certifications for an Environmental Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field, and licensure as a Professional Engineer. Strong skills in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics are also important. Prior to becoming an Environmental Engineer, an individual might have roles such as an Engineering Intern, Environmental Scientist, or Civil Engineer. These roles provide opportunities to gain experience in implementing engineering principles, conducting research, and designing and executing solutions to environmental problems.

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EnnoPure,Inc.

Junior Environmental Engineer

, water treatment, purification systems, or environmental engineering (internships or co-op experience is acceptable)....

Civil or Environmental Project Engineer

  • Daly City, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Daly City, CA
  • 4 hours ago

EKI is an employee-owned, full-service, engineering, and environmental sciences consulting firm, serving private and public-sector clients throughout the United States....

Environmental Engineer 3

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Under light supervision, creates basic to moderate complexity water and waste water treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites,...

Environmental Engineer - Remediation - Oil and Gas Sector

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description AECOM is seeking a self-motivated experienced Environmental Engineer for our Los Angeles, CA area....

Engineer, Environmental

  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Environmental Engineer must demonstrate understanding and ownership for meeting / exceeding health, safety, environmental, and risk management standards and practices....

Environmental Engineer EH&S

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 3 days ago

General Description: The primary responsibilities of this role are to develop, administer, and track HRL's various environmental programs in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory...

Senior Civil or Environmental Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering PE Civil Engineering in California is desirable or the ability to pass the CA State PE exam....

Lead Environmental Remediation Engineer

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 4 days ago

WSP's Oakland office provides a broad range of services in engineering and environmental sciences including environmental assessment and remediation, water/wastewater engineering, water resources, environmental...

EHS Engineer - Environmental

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Environmental Engineer role at Intel's Bower's campus reports directly to the TD Environmental Compliance Manager....

Job Description: Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills. If the candidate does not have these require skills, they will be rejected completely) 3-5 years of EH&S experience...

Sr. SCADA Engineer, Environmental

  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 days ago

The SCADA Engineer will help assure Tesla maintains compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and track, record, and visualize Key Performance Indicator metrics....

Environmental Engineer

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Environmental Science. Strong regulatory experience with MSHA/OSHA....

Air Quality Engineer I/II/III

  • Victorville, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 5 days ago

science, biology, chemistry, geology, health, mathematics, meteorology, physics, or planning (or directly related physical or environmental science field or discipline); and/or, any combination of...

Mid-Level Environmental Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

design, environmental compliance support, environmental surveys, waste management, and more as assigned....

Entry Level Environmental Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: BS in Environmental Engineering or closely related field. 0 - 4 years of experience in environmental services / consulting....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Environmental Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEnvironmental research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Environmental Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Environmental Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.3%
Master's Degree
32.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.2%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Engineers in California
Less than 1 year
31.8%
4-6 years
22.7%
2-4 years
18.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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