Environmental Attorney Jobs in Hawaii
Environmental attorney jobs in Hawaii concentrate in land use, coastal and ocean resource law, Native Hawaiian rights, and federal environmental compliance, reflecting the state's unique legal landscape and dependence on protected natural ecosystems. Most hiring activity is centered in Honolulu, with additional openings in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, where the state government, the University of Hawaii system, and firms like Earthjustice, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources operate. Demand ranges from entry-level associates to senior counsel with experience in NEPA compliance, clean energy permitting, and indigenous land rights. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Honolulu, HI operations to work at our client site in Pearl City.
Position Summary
This is at least a 1-year temporary, internal dedicated position to provide support to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) Office. The term of this position may be extended.
Job responsibilities may include:
- Managing projects of varying size and complexity
- Field audits and inspections for various sites, including evaluating whether site activities are in compliance with EHMPs or Construction EHMPs on file with the HEER Office
- Organizing and reviewing data
- Preparing and conducting technical reviews of reports
- Coordinating/Planning field investigations of contaminated sites
- Planning and/or Performing multi-media sampling, including soil (multi-increment (MI)) sampling, groundwater and surface water sampling, and soil gas sampling on sites with potentially hazardous substances
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 3 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 HEER Office program - TGM, SAPs, 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
- Working on field projects managed under state regulatory programs
- Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs)
- Knowledge of state 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
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology hydrology, toxicology, health physics)
- Years of Experience: 3 – 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
- GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, and data management skills a plus
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER a plus
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)
- You must be able to drive on a regular basis
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
This position involves both office and field environments. You will be in an embedded/dedicated position with the DOH HEER Office.
- Travel - Predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include outer island day trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
Additional Information (Required)
- Work schedule (days, hours): Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm
- Work location: DOH HEER Office, Pearl City
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 comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Salary Range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000, 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.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Honolulu, HI operations to work at our client site in Pearl City.
Position Summary
This is at least a 1-year temporary, internal dedicated position to provide support to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) Office. The term of this position may be extended.
Job responsibilities may include:
- Managing projects of varying size and complexity
- Field audits and inspections for various sites, including evaluating whether site activities are in compliance with EHMPs or Construction EHMPs on file with the HEER Office
- Organizing and reviewing data
- Preparing and conducting technical reviews of reports
- Coordinating/Planning field investigations of contaminated sites
- Planning and/or Performing multi-media sampling, including soil (multi-increment (MI)) sampling, groundwater and surface water sampling, and soil gas sampling on sites with potentially hazardous substances
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 3 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 HEER Office program - TGM, SAPs, 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
- Working on field projects managed under state regulatory programs
- Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs)
- Knowledge of state 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
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology hydrology, toxicology, health physics)
- Years of Experience: 3 – 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
- GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, and data management skills a plus
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER a plus
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)
- You must be able to drive on a regular basis
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
This position involves both office and field environments. You will be in an embedded/dedicated position with the DOH HEER Office.
- Travel - Predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include outer island day trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
Additional Information (Required)
- Work schedule (days, hours): Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm
- Work location: DOH HEER Office, Pearl City
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 comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Salary Range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000, 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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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs across Hawaii.
- Active Hawaii State Bar license or admission under Hawaii Supreme Court Rules
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- Experience with Hawaii environmental statutes including Chapter 343 environmental impact statements
- Familiarity with federal environmental law including NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act
- Strong legal research, brief writing, and litigation or regulatory advocacy skills
- Experience with Native Hawaiian land rights, traditional resource access, or coastal zone management preferred
Environmental Attorney Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental attorney in Hawaii?
To practice as an environmental attorney in Hawaii, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and pass the Hawaii Bar Examination, administered by the Hawaii Board of Bar Examiners under the Hawaii Supreme Court. After passing, you must complete character and fitness review and be formally admitted to the Hawaii State Bar. Specializing in environmental law often involves coursework or clerkship experience in land use, administrative law, or natural resources during or after law school.
Which companies hire environmental attorneys in Hawaii?
Employers hiring environmental attorneys in Hawaii right now include State of Hawaii, CAPE Environmental Management, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's mix of state agencies, federal land management bodies, Native Hawaiian organizations, and private firms focused on land use and energy make it a distinctive market for environmental legal work.
Which Hawaii cities have the most environmental attorney jobs?
Honolulu, Island of Hawai‘i, and Oahu Island have the most environmental attorney openings in Hawaii. Honolulu dominates the market as the seat of state government, the federal district court, and the majority of Hawaii's largest law firms and regulatory agencies, while Hilo and Kailua-Kona draw openings tied to Big Island land use disputes, renewable energy projects, and conservation work on Hawaii Island.
Are there remote environmental attorney jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they're limited. Environmental attorney work frequently requires court appearances, site visits, agency hearings, and in-person client meetings, which keeps most Hawaii roles on-site or hybrid. About 67% of environmental attorney openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote work most common in legal research, policy analysis, and document-intensive regulatory compliance roles.
How can I get hired as a environmental attorney in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clerkship or internship with the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General's Land and Natural Resources Division or with the Office of Environmental Quality Control, both of which regularly bring in law students and new graduates. Earthjustice's Honolulu office and the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation occasionally offer entry-level associate or fellowship positions. A strong academic background in environmental or administrative law, a Chapter 343 research project, or a law review note on Hawaiian land rights can distinguish a candidate without direct practice experience.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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