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.
31 alternate job titles:
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)
Emissions Technician (Emissions Tech)
Engineer Technician
Engineering Technician
Environmental Engineering Aide
Environmental Engineering Assistant
Environmental Engineering Technician
Environmental Engineering Technologist
Environmental Field Laborer
Environmental Field Professional
Environmental Field Team Member
Environmental Field Technician
Environmental Remediation Engineering Technician
Environmental Technician
Field Technician
Haz Tech (Hazardous Technician)
Intake Technician (Intake Tech)
Pollution Control Engineering Technician
Pollution Control Technician
Programs Technician
Quality Technician
Soil Field Technician
Soil Technician
Water Pollution Control Technician
Salary Information
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians: $58,890 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Schedule operational activities. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Dispose of hazardous materials. | General |
| Provide technical guidance to other personnel. | General |
| Prepare technical or operational reports. | General |
| Investigate system, equipment, or product failures. | General |
| Investigate the environmental impact of projects. | General |
| Advise customers on the use of products or services. | General |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Package materials for transport. | General |
| Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications. | General |
| Collect samples of raw materials or finished products. | General |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards. | Maintenance |
| Monitor processes for compliance with standards. | Maintenance |
| Maintain clean work areas. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities. | Analysis |
| Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality. | Analysis |
| Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes. | Analysis |
| Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. | Analysis |
| Assess product or process usefulness. | Analysis |
| Analyze test or validation data. | Analysis |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
| Supervise production or support personnel. | Management |
| Create models of engineering designs or methods. | Development |
| Document design or operational test results. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| ANSYS simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Adobe PageMaker | Desktop publishing software |
| Air dispersion modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Continuous emission management software | Compliance software |
| DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Ecological risk assessment software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Environmental health and safety documentation software | Compliance software |
| Formula translation/translator FORTRAN | Development environment software |
| Fugitive emission leak detection software | Industrial control software |
| GAEA Technologies WinSieve | Categorization or classification software |
| Gas dispersion model software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gel documentation software | Document management software |
| Geomechanical design analysis GDA software | Map creation software |
| Greenhouse gas management software | Compliance software |
| HEC-RAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Hazardous materials management HMS software | Compliance software |
| Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| LINDO Systems optimization modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Maplesoft Maple | Analytical or scientific software |
| Material safety data sheet MSDS software | Compliance software |
| Mathsoft Mathcad | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microscopic image capturing software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | Document management software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| Neural network modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| PerkinElmer Turbochrom | Analytical or scientific software |
| Photogrammetric software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Regulatory compliance management software | Compliance software |
| RockWare MODFLOW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Rockwell Automation Arena | Analytical or scientific software |
| Scientific Software Group MIGRATE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Site remediation management software | Compliance software |
| SofTech CADRA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Soil mapping software | Map creation software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Stochastic modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Stormwater runoff modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Thermal indoor climate simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Visual MODFLOW Pro | Analytical or scientific software |
| WAM software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waste management software | Compliance software |
| Water flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wind flow modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| XP Software XPSWMM | Analytical or scientific software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structure query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Environmental Sustainability | American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Auditor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional in Training | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Scientist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Mold Professional | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Restorer | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Water Technologist | Association of Water Technologies | Not Available |
| Environmental Professional In-Training | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Green Building - Residential Examiner - G1 | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Transfer Station Management | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Zero Waste Principles & Practices | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
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