Automation index

How much of a Environmental engineer’s job can AI already do?

A discharge model comes earlier. A plant that complies and does not poison the river does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

25%

AI can already do 25% of this job.

#229 / 633

Environmental engineer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Model emissions, discharges and noise. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Impact studies, permits and specs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Field, sampling and treatment plants. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Authorities, public and objections. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Rules, reports and monitoring. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Not dressing an environmental figure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#380 / 633

Heat-pump technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Load, diagram and machine sizing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Install, vacuum and the refrigerant charge. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Commission, curves and hot water. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Sensors, fan-coils and noise to the neighbour. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Winter, defrost and the complaint. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That it heats, and not freezing the outdoor unit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low