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Environmental Engineer
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Environmental Engineer

1 Description of the job

An environmental engineer designs systems that keep air, water and soil clean: water and waste treatment, pollution control and sustainable industry.

  • Design and operate treatment plants
  • Monitor pollution and ensure legal compliance
  • Advise industries and governments on environmental impact

2 Skills required

Environmental science / engineering Water & waste treatment Pollution monitoring Environmental law CAD / modelling Report writing Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

Stricter pollution rules and the green economy are increasing demand.

  • Industries, consulting and EIA firms
  • Pollution control boards and municipal bodies
  • Water-treatment and renewable-energy companies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹6 – 11 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹92K / month
Senior / specialist₹12 – 25 LPA≈ ₹1L – ₹2.08L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
2 Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
High demand
3 Karnataka
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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