How much does an Environmental Engineer V make in El Cajon, CA? The average Environmental Engineer V salary in El Cajon, CA is $167,503 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $145,774 and $188,166. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Environmental Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Environmental Engineer V Salary $125,990 El Cajon,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Environmental Engineer V Salary $145,774 El Cajon,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Environmental Engineer V Salary $167,503 El Cajon,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Environmental Engineer V Salary $188,166 El Cajon,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Environmental Engineer V Salary $206,979 El Cajon,CA April 24, 2024
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What skills does an Environmental Engineer V need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Design Engineering: Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.

Analysis 5.75%
Microsoft Office 1.92%
Design Engineering 1.6%
Others 90.73%

Job Description for Environmental Engineer V

Environmental Engineer V identifies, assesses and resolves problems concerning the environment. May also design, install, operate and maintain measuring apparatus to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water. Being an Environmental Engineer V performs experiments and reports findings on environmental consequences of equipment, tools, and procedures. Ensures the organization's conformance to federal, state, and local environmental legislation. Additionally, Environmental Engineer V requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be an Environmental Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Environmental Engineer V

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Environmental Engineer V, the first career path typically starts with an Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor position, and then progresses to Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with an Environmental Engineering Manager position, and then progresses to Environmental Engineering Senior Manager.

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Environmental Engineer V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Environmental Engineer V, the highest Environmental Engineer V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Environmental Engineer V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Environmental Engineer V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Environmental Engineer V salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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