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We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.\nDescription\nTerraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater in one of our Northwest offices (Portland or Tacoma). \nThe Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist will perform complex consulting assignments and support the management and execution of technical projects focused on day-to-day environmental regulatory compliance. This role serves industrial, municipal, and construction clients across a range of compliance programs, with a strong emphasis on stormwater.\nKey subject areas include industrial, municipal, and construction stormwater; hazardous waste and materials; solid waste; wastewater; and water quality.\nResponsibilities include delivering multimedia compliance services such as stormwater program development and implementation, hazardous waste and materials management, wastewater compliance, and on-site compliance inspections and audits. The Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist will routinely review and interpret regulations, permits, and agency guidance to support project needs and ensure accurate, up-to-date application of regulatory requirements.\nThis position requires the ability to evaluate technical and regulatory issues and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. Fundamental project management skills are essential, including the ability to coordinate tasks, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and effectively prioritize work across concurrent projects. The role requires a willingness to perform both field-based (on-site) work and office-based work, depending on project needs. Project management responsibilities-including task coordination, client communication, and strong self-management-are integral to the role.\nThe Role\n4+ years of experience as an environmental professional, with a strong focus on stormwater compliance\nDirect experience in a consulting environment, supporting client needs and managing multiple active assignments\nDemonstrated fundamental project management skills, including scheduling, task tracking, and coordination with internal teams and clients\nProven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment\nWillingness and ability to perform both field work and office work, including on-site inspections, audits, and report preparation\nExperience with, or a strong interest in, multimedia environmental compliance services, including:\nIndustrial stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance\nHazardous waste management\nDevelopment of SWPCPs/SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, and other regulatory reporting documents\nExperience providing on-site client support, including facility inspections and audits\nExperience working in, or supporting, process, manufacturing, and other industrial facilities as a consultant\n Who You Are\nB.S. degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.\n4+ years of multi-media environmental compliance experience, including audits, permitting support, and developing regulatory plans (SWPPPs, SPCC, SOPs).\nStrong ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining high-quality work.\nCapable of performing field inspections and sampling(stormwater, soil, groundwater), identifying compliance issues in the field, and overseeing outside contractors and vendors.\nSkilled at interpreting water quality and environmental regulations, including Oregon and Washington programs.\nExperienced in stormwater and wastewater compliance, including preparing Water Quality Management Plans and supporting BMP implementation.\nStrong writing, communication, critical-thinking, and technical documentation abilities.\nCompetent in project coordination/management: planning, budgeting, scheduling, scoping, reporting, and leading small teams.\nExperience collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients; able to work independently and mentor junior staff.\nProficient with Microsoft 365, with preferred experience in ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD.\nAbility to travel regionally (up to ~1 week/month) and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.\nWho We Are\nWe are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.\nTerraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.\nOur unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.\n Benefits\nTerraphase offers an extensive benefits package including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.\n EOE STATEMENT\nTerraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. 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