Environmental Technician Jobs in Alaska
Environmental Technician jobs in Alaska are in steady demand, concentrated in oil and gas, mining, federal land management, and environmental consulting across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the Kenai Peninsula. Large employers with a lasting presence in Alaska include BP Alaska, ConocoPhillips Alaska, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which collectively support a wide range of monitoring, remediation, and compliance roles. The most sought-after specialties are hazardous waste management, air and water quality monitoring, and spill response, with openings at every level from field technician to senior environmental specialist. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska/On-site Non-remote
Pay: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year DOE
Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc. (ECC) is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in Anchorage, Alaska. This in-office/in-person position is ideal for an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in fieldwork, groundwater and soil sampling, technical reporting, project and safety plan writing, and field team leadership. Experience serving as a Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO, is a plus. The successful candidate will support and lead environmental projects for Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, federal, state, municipal, commercial, and local clients throughout Alaska and beyond.
ECC has been providing environmental and industrial services for more than 27 years. With service centers in Anchorage and North Pole, Alaska; Portland, Oregon; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we offer year-round employment, long-term career opportunities, and meaningful work that supports our clients and communities.
Why Join ECC? We are committed to putting our employees first. We invest in training, professional development, and career growth while providing meaningful work that supports our clients and communities. Our team members have the opportunity to work on diverse environmental projects, gain valuable field and project experience, and grow within a company that values safety, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and service.
ECC offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 12 paid federal holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediately vested company match
- Annual clothing allowance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Year-round Alaska employment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in environmental field efforts throughout Alaska and other project locations as needed
- Perform groundwater, soil, surface water, waste, and other environmental sampling activities in accordance with approved plans, permits, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct field screening, monitoring, inspections, documentation, and environmental compliance support
- Support contaminated site investigations, monitoring programs, environmental assessments, remediation projects, and compliance inspections
- Prepare and maintain accurate field notes, sampling documentation, chain-of-custody forms, photo logs, daily reports, and other project records
- Develop, support, and execute work plans, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and other project-specific planning documents
- Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports, letters, memoranda, regulatory submittals, and project closeout documentation
- Assist Project Managers with project planning, staffing, scheduling, coordination, field execution, subcontractor oversight, and budget tracking
- Serve as a field team lead by providing direction to technicians, junior scientists, subcontractors, and other field personnel
- Support project safety requirements, participate in hazard recognition, and promote a strong safety culture during all field activities
- Prepare or assist with Accident Prevention Plans, APPs, Activity Hazard Analyses, AHAs, Job Hazard Analyses, JHAs, site-specific health and safety plans, and related safety documentation
- Coordinate professionally with clients, regulators, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams
- Evaluate field conditions, identify potential environmental or safety concerns, and communicate issues promptly to project leadership
- Support compliance with applicable local, state, federal, client-specific, and site-specific environmental and safety requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, or a related science or engineering field
- Five or more years of experience in environmental science, environmental compliance, contaminated sites, field sampling, or a related field
- Experienced at preparing technical reports, work plans, project plans, and safety plans
- Experienced at leading field teams, coordinating field activities, or providing direction to junior staff or subcontractors
- Experience with contaminated site investigations, environmental compliance inspections, groundwater and soil sampling programs, waste management, environmental reporting, and remediation support
- Ability to analyze, understand, and present technical data
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs
- Valid state driver’s license and acceptable insurability
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana
- Ability to pass a background check to obtain and maintain access to federal installations
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, integrity, and sound professional judgment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to travel and work in challenging field conditions throughout Alaska and beyond
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required and may be completed after the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO, experience
- ADEC Qualified Environmental Professional certification
- RCRA and hazardous waste experience
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal contracts
- Experience preparing or supporting Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, Job Hazard Analyses, and site-specific health and safety plans
We are excited to hear from qualified candidates who want to grow with ECC and make a positive difference in the communities we serve.
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What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental technician jobs across Alaska.
- Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification recognized for Alaska field and remediation work
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field
- Experience with field sampling, chain of custody documentation, and laboratory protocols
- Familiarity with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations and reporting requirements
- Valid Alaska driver's license and willingness to travel to remote or rural field sites
- Proficiency with GIS software, environmental data management systems, or field monitoring equipment
Environmental Technician Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental technician in Alaska?
Most environmental technician positions in Alaska require at minimum an associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field, though a bachelor's degree strengthens your candidacy significantly. Alaska does not issue a single state license for environmental technicians, but most employers require a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification before fieldwork. Registering as an environmental professional through a recognized body such as the National Registry of Environmental Professionals also improves your standing with Alaska consultancies and agency contractors.
Which companies hire environmental technicians in Alaska?
Alaska environmental technician roles are posted by Jacobs, Worley, and Nortech and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alaska's oil and gas sector, federal land management agencies, and environmental consulting firms are consistently among the most active sources of these postings statewide.
Which Alaska cities have the most environmental technician jobs?
Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau have the most environmental technician openings in Alaska. Anchorage drives the largest share as the state's commercial hub and home to major oil company offices and consulting firms, while Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula benefit from proximity to active extraction operations, military installations, and federal land management projects that generate steady monitoring and compliance work.
Are there remote environmental technician jobs in Alaska?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental technician work is largely field-based, involving on-site sampling, equipment calibration, and site inspections that require physical presence. About 31% of environmental technician openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to cover data analysis, report writing, or regulatory compliance review rather than hands-on fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a environmental technician in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a field technician or environmental assistant role with an Alaska environmental consulting firm or a state agency such as the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, which occasionally posts entry-level monitoring positions. Completing your 40-hour HAZWOPER certification before applying signals job readiness and removes a common hiring barrier. Adjacent roles like laboratory assistant or natural resources technician with agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or Bureau of Land Management also provide the field experience needed to move into a dedicated environmental technician position.
Where can I find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alaska openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to each posting.
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