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.

3.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 32% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 25% probability of automation for this role
paper →
32%
of jobs safer
699
jobs riskier than this
+1.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Environmental Engineering Technologists conduct field sampling, laboratory analysis, and remediation monitoring—work that AI is beginning to augment through automated sensor networks, remote sensing interpretation, and AI-driven environmental data platforms (Envirosuite, Trimble). However, field collection, chain-of-custody procedures, and the physical site work of remediation monitoring require presence that keeps much of the role intact. Through 2027, AI compresses the data-processing workload but the field technologist role remains necessary.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$58,890
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.2%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →