Environmental Engineering Technician

Average Salary
$47,320
$34,080
$65,600
Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Career Focus

Environmental engineering technicians are the boots on the ground in the fight against pollution—working front lines to save our planet. These professionals collect and test water and soil samples, inspect worksites and assist in the development of new devices and practices that protect our natural resources and public health.

Also known as: Air Quality Instrument Specialist, Engineer Technician, Environmental Engineering Assistant, Environmental Field Technician, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Technician, Hazardous Technician, Industrial Waste Inspector, Senior Environmental Technician
Learning Strategies
Personnel Management
Mathematics
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Science
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Conduct tests of air, water and soil samples
Inspect industrial facilities and work sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Work on a team with other engineers and technicians
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
Maintain precise project records
Dispose of hazardous materials
Develop devices and systems to clean up pollution

Mechanical engineering technicians take theory and make it a reality. They take a plan, get hands-on with math, science and physics, and bring efficient and safe mechanical systems and equipment to life.

Also known as: Engineering Lab Technician, Engineering Technical Analyst, Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Technician, Process Engineering Technician, Process Technician, Research and Development Technician
Mathematics
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for machines and equipment
Calculate the needs for a proposed system
Review project instructions and blueprints
Operate machinery such as drill press, grinder and engine lathe
Estimate cost factors like labor and material
Draft detailed drawings and sketches
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in products or test methods

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