Environmental Engineer Jobs at Tetra Tech with Visa Sponsorship
Environmental Engineer jobs at Tetra Tech span water, infrastructure, and remediation projects nationwide, with an established track record of supporting work visa sponsorship for qualified candidates in this function. If you're on an F-1, H-1B visa, TN visa, or J-1 visa, this is a role worth targeting.
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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time, mid-level Environmental Scientist / Field Technician based in Honolulu, HI to provide support on various environmental projects.
Position Summary
The selected candidate will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Responsibilities will help support environmental due diligence and compliance efforts for projects across Hawaii.
This is a PART TIME POSITION, with no guaranteed hours to start. The position may become full time pending project needs.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions (Required)
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in Hawaii is required for this position, including writing and reviewing submittals to the DOH HEER Office
- Overall familiarity with the DOH HEER Office program - TGM, SAPs, RAWPs, EHMPs, C-EHMPs, iHEER, site inspections for compliance, etc.
- Demonstrated experience conducting site investigations, and practical field experience performing multi-media sampling including groundwater, soil and soil gas.
- Managing projects
- Interacting with clients in person (field/office) and over the phone (zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
- Working on field projects managed under state and federal regulatory programs
- Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs).
- Knowledgeable in preparing proposals, including obtaining vendor/subcontractor and equipment costs to properly complete the job.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations is expected
- Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong technical and non-technical writing
- Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, client interaction and project management skills are required
- Information and data analysis
- Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong organizational skills
Required Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology hydrology, toxicology, health physics).
- Years of Experience: 5+ years
- Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.
- Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
- Background check for base access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
- Experience with Department of Defense (Department of War) projects/contracts a plus – specifically Navy and/or Army Corps of Engineers
Physical Requirements (Required)
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Conduct necessary fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography and possibly uneven terrain; predominantly developed sites, but work may include farmland/agricultural fields.
- Use and wear personal protective equipment.
- Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
- Ability to use a sledge hammer and slide hammer to advance soil sampling probes
- Ability to use a hand-auger or hammer drill and portable generator for soil sample collection, if necessary.
- You must be able to drive on a regular basis.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
- This position involves both office and field environments.
- Potential to work in inclement weather (i.e. rain)
- Field projects are predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include neighbor island trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
- Pending company-wide project needs, travel to the mainland may be required for extended periods of time (i.e. regional fire or other broad/widespread emergency response [i.e. Statewide or agency wide response, such as EPA or other high profile project needs])
Additional Information (Required)
- Work schedule: This is a part-time position with no guaranteed hours to start. When working, hours are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Neighbor island travel may require early flights (before 07:00 am) and late returns (after 5:00 pm).
- Overtime requirements: Overtime may be required pending schedule required to complete the scope of work.
- Night/weekend requirements: Overnight and weekend travel may be required
- Work location: Hybrid - Option to work from home (on Oahu only) / or from our Honolulu, HI office, depending on project needs and convenience). No relocation. Must be living on Oahu.
- Travel requirements: Work occurs primarily on various project sites across Oahu. Some work will include neighbor island trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
- Other: Potential future opportunities to work on the mainland may occur. Travel to the mainland would require extended periods of time for regional fire/disaster response, i.e. Statewide or agency-wide response, such as EPA or other high profile project needs).
- This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech offers a basic core medical plan and our 401k retirement plan for this position.
The Salary Range for this position is $36.06 – $45.68 depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Align your credentials to Tetra Tech's project focus
Tetra Tech's environmental work spans remediation, PFAS response, and water infrastructure. Tailor your resume to reflect experience in those disciplines specifically, as generalist environmental backgrounds are harder to match to open requisitions.
Target offices tied to federal contracts
Tetra Tech does significant work for federal agencies like the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers. Roles on those project teams often have more predictable hiring timelines, which gives you a cleaner window to initiate sponsorship paperwork before critical deadlines.
Clarify your visa type early in interviews
TN status, which applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals, is a faster and simpler path than H-1B for engineering roles. If you qualify, raise it during the offer stage so Tetra Tech's HR team can route your paperwork correctly from the start.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Engineer roles
Not every Tetra Tech posting gets equal recruiter attention. Use Migrate Mate to surface Environmental Engineer openings where sponsorship is explicitly part of the role's hiring profile, so you're applying where your visa situation is already accounted for.
Request H-1B filing details before accepting an offer
Ask whether Tetra Tech uses premium processing for H-1B petitions. USCIS standard processing can run several months, and knowing the expected timeline helps you plan your start date, especially if you're transitioning off OPT or CPT.
Document your professional engineer licensure progress
Many of Tetra Tech's Environmental Engineer roles require or prefer PE licensure. Having your EIT certification and state exam schedule documented signals long-term commitment to the role, which strengthens both your candidacy and the employer's willingness to invest in sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers. The company operates across environmental consulting, remediation, and infrastructure sectors that regularly require specialty occupation workers. Sponsorship decisions are typically made at the business unit level, so your best path is to confirm willingness during the offer negotiation stage rather than assuming it based on company-wide policy alone.
How do I apply for Environmental Engineer jobs at Tetra Tech?
Applications go through Tetra Tech's careers portal at tetratech.com. Search by job function and location, then apply directly to posted requisitions. You can also find Environmental Engineer openings at Tetra Tech that are filtered for visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where international candidates are explicitly being considered, saving you time spent on postings where sponsorship isn't on the table.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Environmental Engineer roles?
Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visas for Environmental Engineer positions. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican engineers and tends to involve less paperwork than H-1B. H-1B is the standard long-term path for non-TN-eligible candidates in specialty occupation roles.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for Environmental Engineer candidates needing sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field is the baseline. Tetra Tech frequently hires for project-specific skills including remediation design, NEPA compliance, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. Professional Engineer licensure or active EIT status is a competitive differentiator. For sponsorship-eligible roles, demonstrated technical depth in at least one of Tetra Tech's core service areas strengthens your petition's specialty occupation classification under H-1B standards.
How long does the sponsorship process take for an Environmental Engineer starting at Tetra Tech?
Timeline depends on your visa type. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS can take up to 90 days, so apply early. H-1B standard processing runs several months; premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. TN status for Canadian citizens can be obtained at the border the same day with proper documentation. Build your target start date around these windows and confirm which processing path Tetra Tech will use before signing an offer.