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Job outlook for environmental construction engineers in the United States
Are environmental construction engineer jobs in demand?
Environmental construction engineer job and salary trends over time
Environmental construction engineer jobs over time
Environmental construction engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 36 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 38 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 38 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 37 | 0.00% |
Average environmental construction engineer salary over time
Environmental construction engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,435 | $18.48 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $37,075 | $17.82 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $36,557 | $17.58 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $36,215 | $17.41 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $35,418 | $17.03 | +0.4% |
Environmental construction engineer jobs by state
Most common states for environmental construction engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 231 | 33% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 118 | 16% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,118 | 13% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 113 | 12% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 73 | 12% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 69 | 12% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 797 | 11% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 204 | 11% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 149 | 11% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 130 | 10% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 100 | 10% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 591 | 9% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 567 | 9% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 494 | 9% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 387 | 9% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 295 | 9% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 77 | 9% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,009 | 8% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 136 | 8% |
Most common cities for environmental construction engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $43,260 |
| 2 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $45,463 |
Environmental Construction Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of environmental construction engineer experts
Clemson University
Doña Ana Community College
University of Maine
University of Michigan
What general advice would you give to an Environmental Construction Engineer?
Kishor Shrestha Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, LEED Green Assoc.: Construction engineering is a promising profession to enter now due to various factors. There is a growing demand for public infrastructure projects globally, leading to increased opportunities. Advanced technology like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainable construction practices are transforming and creating new professions. This career offers competitive salaries and the chance to work on diverse projects, making it an attractive choice.
What Environmental Construction Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kishor Shrestha Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, LEED Green Assoc.: People like construction engineering's dynamic nature as it gives them the opportunity to work on challenging jobs and achieve noticeable results. They enjoy working with interdisciplinary teams and the feeling of achievement after completing a project successfully. However, some find the job demanding due to long hours, tense deadlines, and the need to understand various safety standards and regulations. Additionally, working outside in different weather conditions can be challenging.
What Environmental Construction Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dhaval Gajjar: Workforce is a huge challenge in the industry. The position pays well with good benefits. Diverse job functions and can specialize in a specific field.
What will help Environmental Construction Engineers increase their earning potential?
Dhaval Gajjar: Like – Challenging, diverse, impact in the community, working with different types of people, can use any STEM related skills Dislike – Sometimes long hours to finish projects.
What will help Environmental Construction Engineers increase their earning potential?
Dwight Beadle: As a recent graduate, a new hire should 'seek first to understand then to be understood' (Stephen Covey). Graduates should go into their new job trying to soak up as much real-world knowledge as possible and ask a lot of questions. They should be good communicators. They should think ahead and go through processes before acting. When they encounter a problem, they should not be afraid to ask for help, but do so after having thought through a possible solution.
Chipper Moore
Department Chair & ProfessorDoña Ana Community College
Architecture & Construction Technologies
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Environmental Construction Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Chipper Moore: I believe the ability to work independently and effectively remotely are highly-valued skills at the moment. With many individuals having to work from home, the ability to remain productive is critical to success in the current business environment. I also believe the utilization of collaborative technologies that have facilitated communication during the pandemic will continue to be used, and used to a greater extent, in the post-pandemic workplace.
Vineet Kamat Ph.D.
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceUniversity of Michigan
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Environmental Construction Engineers to find work opportunities?
Vineet Kamat Ph.D.: Generally speaking, construction work in the US is concentrated in areas that are population centers (such as the east and west coasts) or industrial centers (such as TX and LA). For instance, several major rails and light transit projects are underway in Las Vegas, California, and Washington state, as well as in NYC, which also has significant building construction projects ongoing. Major energy-related infrastructure is also under construction in the southern states of the US, all of which will provide good opportunities for construction graduates in the upcoming months and years.