Environmental Scientist

  • Full-Time
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Tetra Tech
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a part-time Environmental Scientist for our Honolulu, HI operations.



Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.


The ideal candidate will provide support on various environmental projects and will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, local, and commercial clients. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will help support environmental due diligence and compliance efforts for projects across Hawaii. Responsibilities may include

  • Field sampling and investigations
  • Field visits to document environmental conditions at sites
  • Desktop reviews of historical site data
  • Report preparation for due diligence assessments
  • Assistance with project coordination activities.
  • Responsibilities may require extensive outdoor work as well as travel.
  • Daily interaction with project teams, clients, subcontractors and regulatory agency staff is expected.
  • Hours per week will be variable (up to full-time during peak times).

Job Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of 1-3 years of environmental consulting or related experience. The ideal candidate will also have / be:

  • Experience with industrial hygiene or site investigation and field sampling is preferred.
  • Experience with conducting asbestos, lead-based paint surveys, RCRA and CERCLA regulatory requirements, field sampling and air monitoring is preferred.
  • Remediation oversight and remediation design; task management, Phase I and II environmental site assessments and investigations and report writing is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully support complex and time sensitive projects.
  • Highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
  • Excellent client interaction and organizational skills
  • Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Proficient with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, preferred.

In addition:

  • This position requires you to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.
  • A background check will be required to access military bases.

Degree / Certifications

  • BS in biological sciences, earth sciences, or natural resources is required.
  • Current EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector, EPA AHERA Project Monitor, EPA Lead Inspector, and 40-hour OSHA training with Hazmat are preferred.
  • State of Hawaii Asbestos Inspector license, State of Hawaii Asbestos Project Monitor license and State of Hawaii Lead Inspector license are preferred.

Work Environment

  • The work environment will consist of a mix of office and field work, with some field work requiring overnight stays required.
  • Candidate must be able to walk around project sites including in areas of uneven terrain.
  • Must be able to lift sample coolers and other equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to wear full-face respirator and complete annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.
  • Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations.
  • Project work could occur nationwide, but most will be in Hawaii.
  • Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day field projects that do require overnight stay.
  • Approximately 25% travel.

About Tetra Tech:


Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.


Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.


Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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