Environmental Engineers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, environmental engineers:

Have a moderately high level of social interaction. They spend most of their time working with others but also work alone when writing reports.
Are responsible for the health and safety of people working on their projects.
Are responsible for the work outcomes of coworkers.
Are sometimes placed in conflict situations.
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Work as part of a team. This is very important because they coordinate the activities of many people.
Communicate with clients and coworkers daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
Write letters and memos on a weekly basis.

Mostly work indoors. Some indoor work sites may not be temperature-controlled.
Sometimes wear protective gear when visiting sites.
Sometimes travel to and from work sites in an enclosed vehicle such as a car, truck, or van.
Are occasionally exposed to contaminants.

Must be accurate in performing their job. This is very important because they must follow guidelines and make sure procedures and standards are met.
Meet strict weekly deadlines.
Rarely consult a supervisor before setting tasks and goals.
Repeat the same physical or mental activities. They may need to work at the computer all day writing. They may also do repetitive tasks in the field, such as sampling.
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Can make most decisions without talking to a supervisor.
Often make decisions that impact their company, coworkers, and clients.