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.
Also known as: Air Analysis Engineering Technician, Air Analysis Technician, Air Analyst, Air Moving Technician, Air Pollution Specialist, Air Quality Instrument Specialist, Air Technician, Aquatic Technician (Aquatic Tech), ...
Annual Salary
Median annual wage (May 2024)
Job Outlook
Projected growth, 2024–2034 (Slower than average)
What You'd Do
- Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
- Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
- Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
- Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
- Review work plans to schedule activities.
- Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
- Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
- Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
- Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
- Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
- Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
- Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
- Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
- Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
- Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
- Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
- Oversee support staff.
- Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
- Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
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