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Part of Investigate the environmental impact of industrial or development activities, under the O*NET work activity group Getting Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 19 AI-assist, 0 stays human).
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- Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
- Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
- Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
- Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs.
- Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
- Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
- Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
- Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
- Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.
- Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices for environmental sustainability, considering factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation.
- Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
- Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
- Conduct environmental studies on topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.
- Measure emission of nanodust or nanoparticles during nanocomposite or other nano-scale production processes, using systems such as aerosol detection systems.
- Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
- Compare the performance or environmental impact of nanomaterials by nanoparticle size, shape, or organization.
- Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
- Analyze the life cycle of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products to determine environmental impact.