Green Technologies The Future of Living A presentation by Mr. Doupé
Specific Jobs Environmental Engineering Technicians: create and operate equipment used to address environmental problems Environmental Engineers: develop prevention and control methods for environmental hazards (Source: CareerOneStop)
Educational Requirements According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one can become an environmental technician by simply getting their associates degree. However, to become an engineer in the field, a bachelors degree is needed. Image: anniegreenjeans.com
Job Outlook The BLS predicts a promising outlook for these jobs – between 22% and 24% increase by the year This is around 8% better than the national average. Image: commons.wikimedia.org
Expected Salary As stated by CareerOneStop, environmental technicians on average make $44,800 per year. However, they explain that the engineers who actually create/develop the devices for environmental control can make an average of $79,100.
Works Cited Environmental Engineers. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Web. 11 Jan ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS: MICHIGAN. U. S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop. Web. 11 Jan Environmental Engineering Technicians. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Web. 11 Jan ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS: MICHIGAN. U. S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop. Web. 11 Jan