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Occupational Report
for Environmental Engineering Technicians (17-3025)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational 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 pollution, including waste treatment and site remediation. May assist in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under direction of engineer.
Employment Outlook
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.89 |
$18.74 |
$22.24 |
$26.72 |
$31.24
|
$23.05 |
$47,947 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
17.41 |
19.54 |
23.25 |
29.07 |
33.57
|
24.36 |
50,657 |
| Lane |
11.64 |
21.07 |
22.80 |
24.51 |
25.98
|
21.60 |
44,923 |
| Clackamas |
21.06 |
22.62 |
25.04 |
28.69 |
31.08
|
25.46 |
52,959 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
- Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
- Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Principles Of Soil Protection, Improvement And Conservation
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
- Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
- Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
- Collect Air Or Water Samples
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Equipment And Devices Used In Pollution Control And Prevention
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Precision Test Equipment
- Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Land And Site Surveying Instruments And Techniques
- Use Materials Testing Procedures
- Use Metric System
- Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment
- Use Physical Science Research Techniques
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Environmental Engineering Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
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