
Using tools and principles from a variety of engineering disciplines, establish practices to prevent, control, and/or remediate environmental, health and safety hazards in solar industry operations.
As part of the clean energy economy, Environmental Engineers: Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers, hazardous waste technicians, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems related to solar activities; Monitor solar manufacturing facilities and use of hazardous materials; Inspect installation sites and equipment to evaluate and ensure compliance with environmental regulations; Provide environmental engineering assistance to network analysts and regulatory analysts; Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs; and inform clients of potential environmental issues.
Advancement Routes
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▸ Materials Scientist
This move typically requires masters or doctoral level education.