8-Environmental engineers

Job Title: 

Environmental engineers

Job Description: 

Environmental engineers use the principles of biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems

Summary: 

Environmental engineers conduct research, advise on, design and direct implementation of solutions to prevent, control or remedy negative impacts of human activity on the environment utilizing a variety of engineering disciplines. They conduct environmental assessments of construction and civil engineering projects and apply engineering principles to environmental impact assessment, natural resources management, pollution control, recycling and waste disposal. Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. They also, are concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • conducting research, assessing and reporting on the environmental impact of existing and proposed construction, civil engineering and other activities
  • inspecting industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
  • designing and overseeing the development of systems, processes and equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality
  • providing environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development
  • obtaining, updating, and maintaining plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
  • providing engineering and technical support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability
  • monitoring progress of environmental improvement programs
  • advising corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment
  • collaborating with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers from other disciplines, and specialists in law and business to address environmental problems.
Knowledge: 

Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Highly specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Detailed knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Detailed knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Detailed knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Advanced knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing highly complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Advanced skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate high-level recommendations and/or alternative scenarios
  • Manage high level relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Substantial skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Conceptualize and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
  • Advanced negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and highly complex work achievement
  • Manage sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop innovative solutions to highly complex, unpredictable and unfamiliar problems
  • Communicate with authority and influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed specialist oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to develop, initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well consistently and sensitively manage highly complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to develop and establish new policy directions
  • Highly developed advanced organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
    • Work Context: 

    Work closely with other professionals, at times pooling expertise on particular projects. They may work in offices and outdoors when involved in construction projects.

    Education: 

    Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering or relevant field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.

    Required Work Experience: 

    5 - 7 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    ADNOC, Environment Agency, Environment and Protected Areas Authority

    Occupational Size: 
    Less than 5,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Higher than the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Excellent
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of some related occupations:
    Air pollution control engineer - Environmental analyst - Environmental engineer - Environmental remediation specialist - Environmental Scientist - Radiation protection expert
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Environmental engineer - Sanitary engineer - Environmental analyst - Hazardous substances engineer - Regulatory environmental compliance manager - Environmental remediation specialist - Air pollution control engineer - Marine engineer CPVEC (Marine Engineer Commercial Passenger Vessel Environmental - Compliance) - Agricultural engineer - Agricultural scientist - Chemical engineer - Chemist - Civil engineer - Environmental scientist - Industrial engineer - Landcare worker - Mechatronic engineer - Natural resource manager

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Industrial
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi