Occupation
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
$59,920 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-3025.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
- 02Review work plans to schedule activities.
- 03Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
- 04Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
- 05Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
- 06Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
- 07Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
- 08Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
- 09Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- 10Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
- 11Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
- 12Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Environmental Engineering AssistantEnvironmental Engineering Technician (Environmental Engineering Tech)Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Field Tech)Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech)Air Quality Instrument SpecialistEHS Engineer (Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer)EngineerHaz Tech (Hazardous Technician)Remediation Technician (Remediation Tech)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageChemistryMechanicalPhysicsPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisCoordinationOperations Monitoring