Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Architecture & Engineering
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3025
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
• Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
• Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
• Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
• Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
• Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
• 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.
• Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
• Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
• Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
• Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, C++, ESRI ArcGIS software, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Python

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
• Environmental Engineers
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
• Water/Wastewater Engineers
• Industrial Engineers
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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