How To Become An Environmental Remediation Engineer: What It Is and Career Path

What is an environmental remediation engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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Neal O'Reilly Ph.D.

Environmental remediation is the process of reducing radiation exposure from the environment, particularly the soil and water. Environmental remediation engineers are the ones responsible for figuring out the best way to clear radiation from a remediation site.

After the remediation process begins, the environmental remediation engineer is also in charge of overseeing the project from start to finish. They ensure that goals are communicated to every team member and that deadlines are met on time. Moreover, they are responsible for communicating with key stakeholders and community members about the progress of the project and any issues that may arise.

If you want to become an environmental remediation engineer, you would need to possess a degree in environmental engineering or another relevant field of engineering. Prior experience in this field as well as additional training are advantageous and can increase your chances of job placement. The average annuals salary is approximately $61,000 a year.

What general advice would you give to an environmental remediation engineer?

Neal O'Reilly Ph.D.

Director, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

The long-term impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on graduates in the conservation science field are generally unknown. However, I hope that they will be short-lived, not long-term. Once the pandemic is under control, I hope things regarding job opportunities will improve. There is no shortage of environmental problems that need to be addressed. Past generations have disturbed the world enough to create job opportunities for several generations. Perhaps, larger than the pandemic's short-term impact on public health, will be the impact it will have on the economy, and will there be enough financial resources to fund natural resource management efforts in the future. Short-term, federal agencies like the U.S. Department of Agricultural and U.S. Department of Interior, have received money for conservation for the next few years, and this will open up job opportunities. A bigger question will be answered by this fall's elections and will the White House and Congress continue to support environmental protection and restoration efforts.

ScoreEnvironmental Remediation EngineerUS Average

Salary

5.3

Avg. Salary $67,351

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

6.5

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

10.0

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.44%

Asian 12.77%

Black or African American 3.44%

Hispanic or Latino 10.08%

Unknown 3.83%

White 69.44%

Gender

female 27.78%

male 72.22%

Age - 42

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42

Stress level

6.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an environmental remediation engineer

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Most common environmental remediation engineer degrees

Bachelor's

71.4 %

Master's

22.4 %

Associate

4.1 %

Start to develop specific environmental remediation engineer skills

Skills	Percentages
Remedy	24.08%
Regulatory Agencies	15.90%
Cost Estimates	14.73%
ITSM	14.72%
Management System	8.25%

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Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New environmental remediation engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an environmental remediation engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real environmental remediation engineer resumes.

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Average environmental remediation engineer salary

The average environmental remediation engineer salary in the United States is $67,351 per year or $32 per hour. Environmental remediation engineer salaries range between $44,000 and $103,000 per year.

Average environmental remediation engineer salary

$67,351 Yearly

$32.38 hourly

How do environmental remediation engineers rate their job?

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Environmental remediation engineer reviews

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Pros

Both indoor and outdoor work environment. Great job satisfaction meeting regulatory requirements.

What is an environmental remediation engineer and how to become one

What general advice would you give to an environmental remediation engineer?

Key steps to become an environmental remediation engineer

Explore environmental remediation engineer education requirements

Most common environmental remediation engineer degrees

Start to develop specific environmental remediation engineer skills

Complete relevant environmental remediation engineer training and internships

Research environmental remediation engineer duties and responsibilities

Apply for environmental remediation engineer jobs

How did you land your first environmental remediation engineer job

Average environmental remediation engineer salary

How do environmental remediation engineers rate their job?

Environmental remediation engineer reviews