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Environmental Engineering Technologist

Environmental Engineering Technologist

  • Ideal for those passionate about solving environmental challenges and making a difference.
  • Contribute to cleaner, safer environments by supporting innovative engineering solutions.
  • Work hands-on with cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world environmental issues.
💰 Earn $51K-$91K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

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.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

1,200 in Total

Earnings

$66,190 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

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