Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3025.00
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Air Analysis Engineering TechnicianAir Analysis TechnicianAir AnalystAir Moving TechnicianAir Pollution SpecialistAir Quality Instrument SpecialistAir TechnicianAquatic Technician (Aquatic Tech)Emissions Technician (Emissions Tech)Engineer TechnicianEngineering TechnicianEnvironmental Engineering AideEnvironmental Engineering AssistantEnvironmental Engineering TechnicianEnvironmental Engineering TechnologistEnvironmental Field LaborerEnvironmental Field ProfessionalEnvironmental Field Team MemberEnvironmental Field TechnicianEnvironmental Remediation Engineering Technician
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Speaking3/100
Science3/100
Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Writing3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (73)
🔥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
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail 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
0ANSYS simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Adobe PageMaker
Desktop publishing software
0Air dispersion modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Continuous emission management software
Compliance software
0DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE
Analytical or scientific software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Ecological risk assessment software
Analytical or scientific software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Environmental health and safety documentation software
Compliance software
0Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Development environment software
0Fugitive emission leak detection software
Industrial control software
0GAEA Technologies WinSieve
Categorization or classification software
0Gas dispersion model software
Analytical or scientific software
0Gel documentation software
Document management software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Greenhouse gas management software
Compliance software
0HEC-RAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Hazardous materials management HMS software
Compliance software
0Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software
Analytical or scientific software
0Insightful S-PLUS
Analytical or scientific software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0LINDO Systems optimization modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Maplesoft Maple
Analytical or scientific software
0Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Compliance software
0Mathsoft Mathcad
Computer aided design CAD software
0Microscopic image capturing software
Analytical or scientific software
0Microsoft SharePoint Server
Document management software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0Neural network modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0PerkinElmer Turbochrom
Analytical or scientific software
0Photogrammetric software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Regulatory compliance management software
Compliance software
0RockWare MODFLOW
Analytical or scientific software
0Rockwell Automation Arena
Analytical or scientific software
0Scientific Software Group MIGRATE
Analytical or scientific software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM
Analytical or scientific software
0Site remediation management software
Compliance software
0SofTech CADRA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Soil mapping software
Map creation software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Stochastic modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Stormwater runoff modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Structure query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Thermal indoor climate simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Visual MODFLOW Pro
Analytical or scientific software
0WAM software
Analytical or scientific software
0Waste management software
Compliance software
0Water flow modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Wind flow modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0XP Software XPSWMM
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Chemical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians → Chemical Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (85% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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