Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 67 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 73% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
AI could do much of this on its own
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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