Environmental Field Technician Jobs in Hawaii
Environmental Field Technician jobs in Hawaii are steadily active, concentrated in environmental consulting, federal land management, and military installation compliance across the islands. Honolulu, Hilo, and Kahului are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Tetra Tech, Cardno, and the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. The most in-demand specialties are soil and water sampling, hazardous materials assessment, and ecological monitoring tied to Hawaii's protected habitats. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 field technician jobs across Hawaii.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with Hawaii Department of Health environmental regulations and compliance standards
- Experience collecting and documenting soil, water, or air samples in field conditions
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
- Valid Hawaii driver's license and ability to access remote or off-road field sites
- Proficiency with GPS equipment, field data collection software, and chain-of-custody procedures
Environmental Field Technician Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental field technician in Hawaii?
Most environmental field technician positions in Hawaii require at minimum an associate degree in environmental science or a related field, though a bachelor's degree is preferred by most consulting firms and government contractors. Hawaii does not issue a state-specific environmental technician license, but employers consistently expect OSHA HAZWOPER certification and familiarity with Hawaii Department of Health rules. Building experience through internships with federal land agencies or the state Department of Land and Natural Resources strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire environmental field technicians in Hawaii?
Employers hiring environmental field technicians in Hawaii right now include State of Hawaii, CAPE Environmental Management, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Federal defense contractors and environmental consulting firms tied to military installations on Oahu tend to post the most consistent volume across the islands.
Which Hawaii cities have the most environmental field technician jobs?
Honolulu, Island of Hawai‘i, and Oahu Island account for the most environmental field technician openings in Hawaii. Honolulu dominates because of its concentration of federal agencies, military bases, and consulting firm offices, while Hilo and Kahului serve as bases for fieldwork tied to Hawaii's volcanic terrain, agricultural land, and coastal restoration projects managed by state and federal agencies.
Are there remote environmental field technician jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental field technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical sample collection, site inspections, and on-location data gathering that cannot be done remotely. About 67% of environmental field technician openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve data analysis, report writing, or project coordination rather than active fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a environmental field technician in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field technician assistant or environmental technician I roles with consulting firms that hold contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Hawaii Department of Transportation. Tetra Tech and similar firms operating in Hawaii regularly bring on entry-level candidates from University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University environmental programs. Earning a HAZWOPER certification before applying and completing any field sampling coursework or internship with the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to environmental field technician jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to environmental field technician jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Hawaii employers. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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