Environmental Scientist

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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We are seeking a full-time, Environmental Scientist for our Honolulu, HI operations.

Job Responsibilities May Include

• Managing projects of varying size and complexity
• Field inspections/oversight at various sites to ensure that 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.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 3- 5 years of practical scientific, environmental engineering or environmental consulting work experience in performing the responsibilities listed below:

• A minimum of 3- 5 years of environmental consulting experience is required for this position, including writing and reviewing submittals to regulatory agencies
• Overall familiarity with the Hawaii Department of Health HEER Office program is preferred, including 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 under federal and state regulatory programs
• Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs).
  
  

In Addition

• 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\
• Knowledge of federal and 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.
  
  

Degree / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology hydrology, toxicology, health physics).
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

This position involves both office and field environments. You must be able to:

• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Travel - Predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include outer island day trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
• 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 personal protective equipment.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds) and don personal protective gear if/as needed.
  
  

The Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $72,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.

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 combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 103 EMI