Below are a few examples of environmentally focused jobs. These jobs are divided into categories for to students to get a better understanding of potential Eco oriented careers. For further description of these categories and careers, please see A Guide to Green Careers and Turning Green Degrees into Sustainable Careers.
Renewable Energy Generation and Efficiency Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Solar Energy Systems Engineer
- Solar Panel Technician
- Wind Energy Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Hydrologist/ Hydrogeologist
- Geologist
- Material Scientist
Energy Trading and Storage
- Environmental Broker
- Securities and Commodities Trader
- Power Plant Operator
Environmental Protection and Agriculture
- Park Ranger
- Farm Manager
- Fish and Game Warden
- Agriculture Inspector
- Fisheries Management Specialist
- Horticulturist
- Marine Biologist/ Biologist
- Ocean Engineers
- Sustainable Food Systems Manager
- Organic Farmer
- Wildlife Veterinarian
Green Construction and Manufacturing
- Construction Carpenter
- Environmental Chemist
- Industrial Production Manager
- Industrial Ecologist
Transportation
- Mechanical Engineer
- Transportation Manager
Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Refuse (Waste) Materials Collector
- Recycling Coordinator
- Hazardous Materials Workers
Governmental and Regulatory Administration
- Compliance Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Construction and Building Inspector
- Environmental Lobbyist
- Environmental Lawyer (Government, Non Profit or Private)
Research, Design and Consulting Services
- Environmental Consultant
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Software Engineer
- Green Marketer
- Climate Change Analyst
- Environmental Scientist
- Green Architect
- Sustainable Landscape Designer
- Urban Designer
Education/ Environmental Health Sciences
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Environmental Epidemiologist
- Industrial Hygienist