Environmental engineer

The ecosystem design and restoration specialist basically works in two fields: Conduct environmental impact studies at new works and apply corrective measures such as biological corridors, anti-noise barriers, etc.; and is the person responsible for carrying out the physical and biological restoration of deteriorated spaces (reforestations, phytosanitary treatments, repopulation activities, etc). An area can deteriorate as a result of disturbances due to man or natural causes; for example, a mining activity, fire, industrial activity, etc. The ecosystem design and restoration specialist plans the activity and directs its execution.

• Draw up and coordinate projects with the assistance of different specialists with knowledge in natural systems or construction matters.
• Manage the works for the carrying out of projects drawn up for this purpose.
• Establish the criteria for the development and maintenance of the planned ecosystems.
• Act as a consultant with regard to territorial and urban planning projects that have a physical impact on natural systems; in other words, the design of those infrastructures or land uses that affect the environment.
• Analyse and control the evolution of natural systems that are impacted over time.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia
• Grau: Biologia ambiental
• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes biològics
• Grau: Ciències ambientals
• Grau: Geologia
• Grau: Química

Complementary training

Creativity: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 4

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

People management: Level 2

Leadership: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Environment

People who work in this field focus their professional interests on the preservation, improvement or restoration of the environment (vegetation, fauna, flora) in both built-up areas and natural spaces. Some of the activities that represent this field are the detection, analysis and control of pollutants, the carrying out of measurements and tests in relation to climatic or environmental variables and the reduction of the harmful effects of human activity on the environment. The carrying out of these activities requires knowledge of the environment, for its planning and use, and of environmental regulations.

Land analysis and remediation technician

River pollution: comprehensive analysis and control consultant

Environmental control agency (ECA) technician

Responsible for aquaculture operations

Pest control operator

• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  From 18.239 to 26.050 euros per annum gross. Median: 21.796 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management