The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Engineering firms
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Environmental consulting firms
- Research and development companies
Outlook
Growth for environmental engineering technologists and technicians will be slightly slower than average. More environmental engineering technologists and technicians will be needed to comply with environmental regulations and to develop methods of cleaning up existing hazards. State and local governments are expected to focus their efforts on using water efficiently, managing storm water, and treating wastewater.
However, this is a very small career and very few job openings will occur.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (CIS 100544)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
612 Very small |
& |
4.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
59 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
244 Very small |
& |
1.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
95 Very small |
& |
12.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
91 Small |
& |
3.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| McHenry County |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
13,900 Very small |
& |
1.4% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
1,300 Very few |