Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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.
About the profession
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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Junior Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technician → Associate Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technician → Senior Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technician → Lead Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
85K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,150 - $48,273/year With equity/bonuses: $39,765 - $57,928 Top markets (SF/NYC): $41,573 - $57,928 Execute core tasks using Reading…
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Day in Life
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9am — Maintain project logbook records or computer program files. 10am — Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $25,305 - $43,446 Year 2-3: Junior level $48,273 - $57,375 Year 4-6: Mid level $57,375 - $62,207 Year 7-10: Senior level $62,207 - $76,144 Year 10+:…
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