Environmental Computer Scientist

Environmental IT specialists optimize company IT processes from an ecological, economic and social point of view using methods of applied computer science. They plan applications with a view to conserving resources and avoiding environmental damage, program them and then carry out program tests. They check existing systems and processes e.g. on their environmental compatibility and point out optimization options. To support and advise management, they collect data, prepare it and visualize it. With the help of reliable environmental information systems, they ensure, among other things, efficient environmental controlling. Training users can also be part of their job.

Environmental IT specialists find employment e.g.

• with IT service providers, software and database providers
• in engineering firms for environmental technology

The salary level for Environmental Computer Scientist in Germany is: from 5172 up to 6141 EUR per month

Why is?

Environmental IT specialists act as interfaces between management, information technology and environmental protection. With the help of applied computer science, they develop environmental information systems and solve economic and ecological tasks in the field of information technology.

Between economy and ecology

Environmental protection is becoming increasingly important in companies - not least because of stronger legal regulations. Aspects such as cost minimization and efficiency are no longer considered to be a contradiction to an environmentally oriented corporate practice. Thanks to their interdisciplinary knowledge in the areas of computer science, business administration, environmental science and engineering, environmental IT specialists are able to analyze, design and optimize methods and processes of information technology from the point of view of ecology and economy.

Wide range of tasks

Environmental IT specialists can be used in different places in companies: They program applications that avoid environmental pollution from operational activities and enable effective environmental management, such as software for ecological and economic evaluation of suppliers. In addition, they carry out measurements and test series to analyze existing systems and (manufacturing) processes, determine improvement potential based on the results and develop optimization measures. For advice and support of management e.g. In matters of environmental controlling, environmental IT specialists develop methods for the preparation and visualization of environmental data.

Diverse possible uses

Environmental IT specialists also deal with other areas of applied computer science. For example, they analyze hardware and software systems, advise the management on the selection and make individual adjustments to standard software. You will also find areas of application in the areas of network and database management or system programming. In addition, user training can be one of their tasks.