# Tools & technology — environmental engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 17-2081.00.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system | yes |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Air dispersion modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| ANSYS simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Ecological risk assessment software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Finite element method FEM software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Gas dispersion model software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| HEC-RAS | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Image analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| LINDO Systems optimization modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Maplesoft Maple | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| RockWare MODFLOW | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Rockwell Automation Arena | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Site remediation management software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Stormwater runoff modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| WAM software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Waste management software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Water flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Wind flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| XP Software XPSWMM | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Continuous emission management software | Compliance software |  |
| Environmental health and safety documentation software | Compliance software |  |
| Greenhouse gas management software | Compliance software |  |
| Hazardous materials management HMS software | Compliance software |  |
| Material safety data sheet MSDS software | Compliance software |  |
| Regulatory compliance management software | Compliance software |  |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |  |
| SofTech CADRA | Computer aided design CAD software |  |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |  |
| Formula translation/translator FORTRAN | Development environment software |  |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |  |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |  |
| Photogrammetric software | Graphics or photo imaging software |  |
| Fugitive emission leak detection software | Industrial control software |  |
| Geomechanical design analysis GDA software | Map creation software |  |
| Oil mapping software | Map creation software |  |
| Business software applications | Office suite software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 48 ads, as of 2026-07-11)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- Microsoft Excel — **27 %**
- AutoCAD — **19 %**

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