Air Quality Engineers

Air quality engineers, or air pollution control engineers, develop techniques to analyze and control air pollution using sophisticated monitoring, chemical analysis, computer modeling, and statistical analysis. Some air quality engineers design or modify pollution-control equipment. Government-employed air quality experts keep track of a region's polluters, enforce federal regulations, and impose fines or take other action against those who do not comply. Privately employed engineers may monitor companies' emissions for certain targeted pollutants to ensure they are within acceptable levels. Air quality engineers who work in research seek ways to combat or avoid air pollution. In May 2023, approximately 39,880 environmental engineers, including air quality engineers, were employed in the United States.

Salary Range

$50,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Faster than the Average

Personality Traits

Organized

Scientific

Technical

Career Ladder

Engineering Manager

Air Quality Engineer

Air Pollution Technician