OSCA occupation

243935 Environmental Engineer

Assesses environmental impacts for engineering projects while working with other Professionals to develop solutions for long-term environmental sustainability. Plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste materials.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2439 Other Engineering Professionals
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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ANZSCO 233915 Environmental Engineer Exact correspondence in the ABS table

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
Minor group: 243 Engineering Professionals
Unit group: 2439 Other Engineering Professionals

Tasks

Assesses and identifies the potential environmental impacts of air, water, soil and noise levels of engineering projects
Develops and designs equipment and sustainable processes to prevent, control or remediate environmental impacts
Oversees and coordinates environmental management plans for engineering projects, such as hazardous waste treatment facilities and air pollution control systems, to protect the environment
Works with Environmental Research Scientists, Urban and Regional Planners, and other Professionals to assess causes of long-term environmental problems, and to develop solutions
Liaises with regulators, contractors and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure engineering projects meet environmental requirements and objectives
May develop uses for renewable energy and contribute to sustainable energy planning and design
May be involved in the development and planning of sustainable infrastructure, and implementation of environmental rating tools

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code243935 Environmental Engineer	243931 Acoustic Engineer	243932 Aerospace Engineer
Official role definition	Assesses environmental impacts for engineering projects while working with other Professionals to develop solutions for long-term environmental sustainability. Plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste materials.	Studies and applies the science of sound and vibration in the design and development of technologies to solve acoustic related problems, such as sound quality, transmission of sound, noise control or environmental noise pollution.	Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft for flight.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Assesses and identifies the potential environmental impacts of air, water, soil and noise levels of engineering projects Develops and designs equipment and sustainable processes to prevent, control or remediate environmental impacts Oversees and coordinates environmental management plans for engineering projects, such as hazardous waste treatment facilities and air pollution control systems, to protect the environment Works with Environmental Research Scientists, Urban and Regional Planners, and other Professionals to assess causes of long-term environmental problems, and to develop solutions	Measures sound levels, reverberation and vibration within buildings and outdoor environments Analyses and performs tests on acoustic designs to enhance or control sound and vibration Models, predicts, measures and assesses the impact of noise on the environment and noise sensitive receptors, including wildlife Advises on materials and structures that can be used to minimise noise levels that could disrupt the local environment, and ensures those levels comply with local laws	Designs and develops aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft, components and systems Studies and analyses aerospace products to improve their efficiency, performance and safety Researches and identifies new technologies, materials and methodologies that can help to improve aerospace products and systems Tests, evaluates and assesses aircraft or spacecraft systems, prototypes and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and standards

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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