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Job 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 scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3025.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 52,500.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 25.00
Currently, there are 16,550 people on this job

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Tasks for “Environmental Engineering Technicians”

Create models to demonstrate or predict the process by which pollutants move through or impact an environment.
Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs.
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry or other agencies.
Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems.
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
Oversee support staff.
Review work plans to schedule activities.
Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
Model biological, chemical, or physical treatment processes to remove or degrade pollutants.
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.

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