Environmental Engineering
Technology
 Environmental engineering technologists work closely with
environmental engineers and scientists in developing methods and
devices used in the prevention, control, or correction of
environmental hazards. They inspect and maintain equipment affecting
air pollution and recycling. Some inspect water and wastewater
treatment systems to ensure that pollution control requirements are
met. They work in many fields, including environmental or safety
management, manufacturing industry regulatory compliance, and chemical
manufacturing. They may work at at testing lab, for building
consultants, or with state or federal government agencies. The
work of environmental engineering technologists focuses on wastewater
treatment systems, watershed protection, environmental health and
safety, air and water pollution control and evaluation, and
environmental regulatory compliance.
 Preparation
Those interested in a
career in environmental engineering technology should consider reviewing engineering
technology programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. ABET accreditation is based on an evaluation of an engineering
program's student
achievement, program improvement, faculty, curricular content, facilities, and
institutional commitment. Students explore environmental laws and
regulations, air and water pollution, groundwater studies, site
assessments, hazardous chemical or waste solutions, sampling, and
remediation. The following is a current list of all universities
offering accredited degree programs in
environmental engineering
technology.
Professional Organizations
 American
Academy of Environmental Engineers
American
Institute of Chemical Engineer Environmental Division
ASCE
Environmental & Water Resources Institute
ASME
Environmental Engineering Division
Water
Environment Federation
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