In this time of economic uncertainty, it’s reassuring to hear that we’re in the right field!Forbes has the hook on the increase in environmental jobs with salaries over $100,000.
In this time of economic uncertainty, it’s reassuring to hear that we’re in the right field!Forbes has the hook on the increase in environmental jobs with salaries over $100,000.
They feature the top 10 environmental jobs in this salary range:Â
1. Chief Sustainability OfficerÂ
These are the folks who keep their company in line: making sure government regulations are met and suggesting environmentally friendly initiatives.Â
2. Environmental EngineerÂ
Environmental Engineers minimize the environmental impact of construction and development projects. The demand for environmental engineers is projected to grow by 25% by 2016.
3. Environmental LawyerÂ
Environmental lawyers can represent environmental groups or their adversaries. Obviously the green choice is the former—Forbes doesn’t specify which one is the big economic winner, but I’m guessing the oil companies pay more than NRDC.
4. Climatologist/Environmental MeteorologistÂ
Climatologists study the weather. Very important as we all become more interested in what’s happening with global warming.
5. Renewable Energy ManagerÂ
Lots of jobs managing all those new renewable portfolio projects for the utilities or the solar, wind, and biofuel companies.Â
6. Environmental Specialist/ScientistÂ
Finally all those geeky environmental science degrees are paying off! Environmental Specialists can work in the field chasing frogs, or crunching numbers in front of a computer.Â
7. Senior Urban PlannerÂ
Urban planners who can help design walkable, public transit friendly cities are a hot commodity for cities that are eager to reduce their carbon footprint or their energy costs.
8. Commercial/Industrial DesignerÂ
Designers with a knowledge of sustainable materials, who can create low-cost environmentally friendly products are in high demand since green is the new black.
9. Conservation ScientistÂ
Conservation scientists analyze use of natural resources to ensure that they are not depleted. These folks can work for the government or landowners to help them manage their resources.
10. Senior HydrologistÂ
A hydrologist is a water expert. They work managing wastewater treatment, watersheds and sewers. As fresh clean water becomes harder to find, these guys have the keys to managing the new liquid gold.
