O*NET-SOC 17-3025.00

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. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.Supplemental3653
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.Core3641
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.Core20513
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.Core3643
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.Core3654
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.Core20514
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.Core19688
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.Core19691
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.Core3655
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.Supplemental3649
Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs.Supplemental3658
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.Core3644
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.Core3640
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry or other agencies.Supplemental3657
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.Supplemental3648
Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems.Supplemental19689
Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.Supplemental19686
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.Supplemental3656
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.Supplemental3650
Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.Core20033
Review work plans to schedule activities.Core3646
Model biological, chemical, or physical treatment processes to remove or degrade pollutants.Supplemental19690
Oversee support staff.Supplemental3652
Create models to demonstrate or predict the process by which pollutants move through or impact an environment.Supplemental19687
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.Supplemental3651
Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.Supplemental3647

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 69 examples in 18 categories, 14 Hot Technology

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Desktop publishing software

Adobe PageMaker

Analytical or scientific software

Air dispersion modeling software
ANSYS simulation software
DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE
Ecological risk assessment software
Gas dispersion model software
HEC-RAS
Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software
Insightful S-PLUS
Laboratory information management system LIMS
LINDO Systems optimization modeling software
Maplesoft Maple
Microscopic image capturing software
Neural network modeling software
PerkinElmer Turbochrom
RockWare MODFLOW
Rockwell Automation Arena
SASHot Technology
Scientific Software Group MIGRATE
Simulation software
Simultaneous location and mapping SLAM
Statistical software
Stochastic modeling software
Stormwater runoff modeling software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Thermal indoor climate simulation software
Visual MODFLOW Pro
WAM software
Water flow modeling software
Wind flow modeling software
Wolfram Research Mathematica
XP Software XPSWMM

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Mathsoft Mathcad
SofTech CADRA

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Compliance software

Continuous emission management software
Environmental health and safety documentation software
Greenhouse gas management software
Hazardous materials management HMS software
Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Regulatory compliance management software
Site remediation management software
Waste management software

Data base user interface and query software

Database software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systems

Development environment software

Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
National Instruments LabVIEW

Industrial control software

Fugitive emission leak detection software

Categorization or classification software

GAEA Technologies WinSieve

Document management software

Gel documentation software
Microsoft SharePoint Server

Map creation software

Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Soil mapping software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Photogrammetric software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
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Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities.
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Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
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Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
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Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assess product or process usefulness.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
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Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
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Analyze test or validation data.
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule operational activities.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Maintain clean work areas.
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Dispose of hazardous materials.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Package materials for transport.
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Collect samples of raw materials or finished products.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical or operational reports.
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Maintain operational records or records systems.
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Document design or operational test results.
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Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise production or support personnel.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
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Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.