Environmental services
Environmental engineer
Design systems and processes that address pollution, waste and water challenges.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Bachelor’s engineering route
Environmental engineering uses mathematics, chemistry and engineering design. Confirm relevant project experience and any professional engineering requirements for your planned role.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Oregon State University
Environmental Engineering
Apply engineering to water, pollution control and environmental systems.
Ask: What design projects, internships and licensing steps connect to my intended work?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Am I more interested in designing an environmental solution or studying the problem?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $61.10. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 744 jobs in 2024 to 882 in 2034. The projected 706 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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