As an emission control officer, you are responsible for monitoring and complying with environmental requirements, including controlling emissions at various locations, advising companies on compliance with environmental guidelines and contributing to the development of measures to reduce pollutants.
Employees in the field of environmental protection, which also includes emission protection, earn on average about €49,526 per year, which corresponds to a monthly gross salary of €4,127. Leaders in the field of emission protection can expect to earn about €63,000 per year. Senior project engineers and in-house environmental protection workers typically earn between €50,000 and €60,000 per year. Federal emission protection contractors for permit management often earn less than €60,000 per year.
A career in the field of emission protection usually requires a degree in environmental or engineering, and professionals often have a degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, mechanical engineering or similar fields.
There are a wide range of career opportunities in the field of emission protection, whether working in industry, with public authorities or in environmental associations. With sufficient experience, emission protection officers can work their way up to management positions or specialise in specific areas such as air cleanliness or noise protection.
