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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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Search Technology Jobs in HawaiiTechnology STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Hawaii?
Defense and federal contractors operating in Hawaii, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, and ManTech, are among the most consistent sponsors of technology roles for F-1 STEM OPT graduates. Local technology firms and managed service providers in Honolulu also participate, though sponsorship volume is smaller than on the mainland. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data helps confirm which employers have an active sponsorship history in Hawaii.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu accounts for the significant majority of technology sponsorship activity in Hawaii. The concentration of federal agencies, military installations, and defense contractors on Oahu drives consistent demand for software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and IT professionals. Kona and Hilo on the Big Island have a smaller technology footprint, primarily tied to astronomy research institutions and state government, which occasionally hire STEM OPT graduates in technical roles.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must appear on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List and require a directly related degree. In Hawaii's technology sector, software engineering, cybersecurity analysis, network engineering, data science, and systems administration roles commonly meet this standard. Positions tied to defense contracts frequently require additional security clearance eligibility, which is a separate consideration from STEM OPT authorization itself. Confirming a role's STEM degree classification against O*NET can help verify STEM eligibility.
How do I find technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate filters technology job listings specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you can identify Hawaii-based employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles rather than searching blindly. Because Hawaii's technology market is smaller than major mainland hubs, filtering by confirmed sponsorship activity is especially useful for avoiding postings from employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT requirements. Search Migrate Mate using Hawaii as your location and technology as your industry.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Hawaii's technology sector?
Hawaii's technology sector is heavily shaped by federal defense contracts and military installations, which means many technology roles require U.S. security clearances. F-1 STEM OPT graduates are generally not eligible for clearances, which can limit access to certain defense contractor positions despite active STEM OPT sponsorship from those same employers in non-clearance roles. Graduates should clarify clearance requirements at the application stage. Hawaii's geographic remoteness also means fewer total sponsoring employers compared to mainland technology hubs, so starting a search early is important.