Environmental Engineering 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 scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $44,430.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 64 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.13 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 284 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 8.58 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Professionalism
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Professionalism
Organization
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Test ambient levels of air quality, noise, or temperature
Test engineering project equipment
Inspect growing environment
Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet engineering specifications or standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Test radiation levels of surrounding area
Test ambient levels of air quality, noise, or temperature
Test engineering project equipment
Inspect growing environment
Test materials to verify safety standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Perform engineering research
Analyze test or validation data
Perform environmental assessment
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Interpret laws or legislation
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Analyze test or validation data
Perform environmental assessment
Analyze soil to determine fertilizer requirements
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products
Interpret laws or legislation
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Getting Information
Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes
Review health, safety, and environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Investigate system, equipment, or product failures
Review health, safety, and environment (HSE) related codes and specifications
Read engineering related operating, service, or repair manuals
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Determine effects of pollution
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Investigate system, equipment, or product failures
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Measure environmental characteristics
Monitor soil response to management practices
Monitor soil conditions
Monitor processes for compliance with standards
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor soil response to management practices
Monitor soil conditions
Monitor processes for compliance with standards
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Maintain safe work environment
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain engineering records, reports, or files
Maintain operational records or records systems
Document design or operational test results
Record test or inspection results, procedures, or data
Integrate field notes into technical drawings
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications
Maintain operational records or records systems
Document design or operational test results
Record test or inspection results, procedures, or data
Integrate field notes into technical drawings
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gas | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||
| Chemistry | ||||
| Air Permitting | ||||
| Spill Prevention, Control, And Countermeasure (SPCC) | ||||
| Air Quality Regulations | ||||
| Professional Engineer |
