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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 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Environmental Test Technician 1/12/10 Tigard
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
Regional Employment Projections for Environmental Engineering Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 238 266 28 11.8% 3 5 8
Multnomah / Washington 127 147 20 15.7% 2 3 5
Morrow / Umatilla 58 69 11 19.0% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22 24 2 9.1% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 18 20 2 11.1% 0 0 1
Lane 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Clackamas 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 2 -1 -33.3% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Environmental Engineering Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 238
Total, All Industries Private 152
Manufacturing Private 34
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 18
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 14
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 90
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 34
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 49
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 26
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 26
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Private 20
Total, All Industries Local 86
Public Administration Local 85
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 83
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:

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Environmental Engineering Technicians These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Rogue Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Environmental Engineering Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Industrial Engineering Technicians 45%
Engineering Technicians, All Other 44%
Environmental Engineers 37%
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 36%
Aerospace Engineering And Operations Technicians 34%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 32%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 32%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 30%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 30%
Forensic Science Technicians 29%