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Environmental Engineer

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An Environmental Engineer designs systems for water, air, and waste management, conducts impact assessments, and ensures compliance with environmental laws.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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An Environmental Engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems, focusing on sustainability, pollution control, and waste management. Duties include designing systems for water and air quality management, conducting environmental impact assessments, managing waste disposal projects, and implementing remediation plans for contaminated sites.

Environmental Engineers also ensure compliance with environmental laws and collaborate with other professionals to promote sustainable development​.