O*NET-SOC 17-3025.00 · US REFERENCE
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
- Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Learning
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Try one new method on a safe example and record what worked, failed and should change.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Science
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2014-07-01
Turn a fictional claim into a testable question; list evidence that would change your view.
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Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.