Normally, Environmental Engineers are professionals who design solutions and systems pertaining to protection of environment. As such, Assistant Environmental Engineers are people, who assist environmental engineers in their day-to-day tasks in the organization. These professionals are normally appointed in engineering firms, private organizations and government organizations as well. Pay scale for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer in Government jobs in India is Rs.15600-39100 plus a GP of Rs.5400.

Recent government job notifications for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineers:

Recently, the following government organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineers:

• Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

• Punjab Pollution Control Board

• Central Pollution Control Board

What is the educational qualification needed for finding placement in the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer in Government jobs?

From the name of the position, it is clear that candidates with engineering graduation can apply for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer. However, candidates from any branch of engineering cannot find placement opportunity in this position. Therefore, candidates with B.E/B. Tech in the following branches of engineering become eligible to apply for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer:

• Environmental Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Biotech Engineering

• Civil Engineering

If a candidate completes his M.E/M. Tech in the above branches, it will be an added advantage in finding placement.

Age requirement:

The minimum age requirement is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 37 years in most of the government organizations inviting applications from candidates for this position.

Selection Procedure:

Some organizations follow entrance test as the criteria for selection of candidates for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer, while some organizations follow interview as the criteria for selection.

What are the functions of Assistant Environmental Engineers?

Assistant Environmental Engineers use principles of engineering, physics, biology and chemistry for solving problems pertaining to the environment. Engineers serve as consultant or design projects for construction projects. Assistant Environmental Engineers, generally specialize in one type of environmental issue like green construction, solid waste management, water pollution and air pollution. They are entrusted with the duty of conducting experiments and compiling reports on the basis of their findings before making recommendations to the Environmental Engineers of the organization.

Future growth:

Candidates appointed for the position of Assistant Environmental Engineer can further get posting as Environmental Engineer based on the performance and this will probably increase their pay scale as well. Moreover, they will also be able to gain better knowledge in their own field of engineering.