Environmental Health Engineer
かんきょうえいせいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that measures and analyzes sanitary conditions in the environment, providing technical support for legal compliance and the maintenance and improvement of public health.
Description
Environmental health engineers perform measurements of air, water quality, noise, vibration, and more in factories, public facilities, and regional environments, analyzing the data to identify environmental hygiene issues. Based on the measurement results, they develop and implement pollution prevention measures and hygiene improvement strategies, supporting legal compliance and the achievement of safety standards. They combine on-site field work with laboratory analysis tasks, while also handling report preparation and coordination with clients and local governments. Knowledge of the latest measurement equipment, analysis techniques, and environmental regulations is required, and they collaborate with environmental management systems such as ISO14001.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing due to strengthened environmental regulations and the promotion of SDGs. The adoption of IoT and big data analysis is advancing, requiring the acquisition of skills in remote monitoring and real-time management.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Environmental Consulting / Environmental Department / Local Government Public Institutions / Measurement and Analysis
Career Path
Junior Environmental Health Engineer → Environmental Measurement Technician → Senior Environmental Health Engineer → Environmental Consultant → Environmental Department Manager
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Environmental Measurement Equipment Operation / Knowledge of Environmental Regulations and Standards / Report Writing / Sample Pre-treatment Techniques
Recommended Skills
Environmental Management System (ISO14001) / GIS / IoT Sensor Technology / Reading English Literature / Risk Assessment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary because the accuracy and precision of measurement data directly impact the results. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves measurement and analysis using established methods, requiring little original thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Environmental Measurer (Concentration and Water Quality)
- Hazardous Materials Handler
- Pollution Prevention Manager
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