Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 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.
- US jobs
- 12,190
- Median wage
- $59,920 a year
- Job family
- Architecture and engineering
Can agents do the work of environmental engineering technologists and technicians?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.
Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 9%Dispose of waste or debrisNot measured
- 9%Test performance of equipment or systemsNot measured
- 7%Investigate the environmental impact of industrial or development activitiesNot measured
- 7%Package objectsNot measured
- 6%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured
- 5%Document technical designs, procedures, or activitiesNot measured
- 5%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
- 5%Evaluate designs, specifications, or other technical dataNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.
Direct evidence
Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.
- 61%Claude Opus 5.5 (max) with Claude Code 2.1.280 · 24 Sep 2026Strong
Also relevant
These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.
- 64.8%Claude Code + Opus 5.5 (max) · 6 Oct 2026Strong
Context only
These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
- Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
- Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
- Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
- Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
- Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
- Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
- Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
- Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
- Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
- Oversee support staff.
Other job titles for this occupation (22)
Air Quality Instrument Specialist · EHS Engineer (Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer) · Engineer · Environmental Engineering Assistant · Environmental Engineering Technician (Environmental Engineering Tech) · Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Field Tech) · Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech) · Haz Tech (Hazardous Technician) · Remediation Technician (Remediation Tech) · Air Analysis Engineering Technician (Air Analysis Engineering Tech) · Air Analysis Technician (Air Analysis Tech) · Air Analyst · Air Pollution Specialist · Emissions Technician (Emissions Tech) · Environmental Engineering Aide · Environmental Engineering Technologist · Environmental Field Professional · Environmental Remediation Engineering Technician · Pollution Control Engineering Technician (Pollution Control Engineering Tech) · Pollution Control Technician (Pollution Control Tech) · Quality Technician (Quality Tech) · Water Pollution Control Technician (Water Pollution Control Tech)