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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Occupation on screen: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3025.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
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
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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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
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Maintain project logbook records or computer program files. 10am, Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual…
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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💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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