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Environmental Engineering Technician

Quick Facts

Median Salary$56,812
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+11.69%
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What They Do

An Environmental Engineering Technician works with environmental engineers and scientists to implement strategies to protect the environment and mitigate environmental pollution. Addresses hazardous waste disposal, air quality and ground water treatment; conducts lab and field research, monitors compliance with environmental regulations.


Core 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.
  • Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
  • Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
  • 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.
  • Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
  • Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  • Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
  • Review work plans to schedule activities.

What to expect as an Environmental Engineering Technician

1Earn a Bachelor's degree

42% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

36 openings for Environmental Engineering Technicians

Career Progression

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