Median pay
$58,890
Median annual pay for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Engineering and Architecture
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.
10-year growth
1.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
1,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
12,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation
Associate's degree
Typical education needed to enter Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Active Listening
- 2Critical Thinking
- 3Reading Comprehension
- 4Active Learning
- 5Monitoring
- 6Science
Knowledge areas
- 1Engineering and Technology
- 2Mathematics
- 3Customer and Personal Service
- 4English Language
- 5Chemistry
- 6Mechanical
Abilities
- 1Deductive Reasoning
- 2Inductive Reasoning
- 3Written Comprehension
- 4Information Ordering
- 5Oral Comprehension
- 6Oral Expression
Career interests
- 1Realistic
- 2Investigative
- 3Conventional
- 4Artistic
- 5Social
- 6Enterprising
Work styles
- 1Attention to Detail
- 2Dependability
- 3Cautiousness
- 4Integrity
- 5Intellectual Curiosity
- 6Perseverance
Work activities
- 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- 2Getting Information
- 3Documenting/Recording Information
- 4Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- 5Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- 6Working with Computers
Work context
- 1E-Mail
- 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 3Telephone Conversations
- 4Contact With Others
- 5Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Representative tasks
- 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.
Software and tools
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