Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Stormwater)

About the role

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater in one of our Northwest offices (Portland or Tacoma). The 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. Key subject areas include industrial, municipal, and construction stormwater; hazardous waste and materials; solid waste; wastewater; and water quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multimedia compliance services such as stormwater program development and implementation, hazardous waste and materials management, wastewater compliance, and on-site compliance inspections and audits.
• Routinely review and interpret regulations, permits, and agency guidance to support project needs and ensure accurate, up-to-date application of regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate technical and regulatory issues and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate tasks, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and effectively prioritize work across concurrent projects.
• Perform both field‑based (on‑site) work and office‑based work depending on project needs.
• Carry out project management responsibilities including task coordination, client communication, and strong self‑management.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as an environmental professional, with a strong focus on stormwater compliance.
• Direct experience in a consulting environment, supporting client needs and managing multiple active assignments.
• Demonstrated fundamental project management skills, including scheduling, task tracking, and coordination with internal teams and clients.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Willingness and ability to perform both field work and office work, including on‑site inspections, audits, and report preparation.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, multimedia environmental compliance services, including:
  • Industrial stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Development of SWPCPs/SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, and other regulatory reporting documents
  • Experience providing on‑site client support, including facility inspections and audits
  • Experience working in, or supporting, process, manufacturing, and other industrial facilities as a consultant

Qualifications

B.S. degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.

Skills

• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining high‑quality work.
• Capable of performing field inspections and sampling (stormwater, soil, groundwater), identifying compliance issues in the field, and overseeing outside contractors and vendors.
• Skilled at interpreting water quality and environmental regulations, including Oregon and Washington programs.
• Experienced in stormwater and wastewater compliance, including preparing Water Quality Management Plans and supporting BMP implementation.
• Strong writing, communication, critical‑thinking, and technical documentation abilities.
• Competent in project coordination/management: planning, budgeting, scheduling, scoping, reporting, and leading small teams.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients; able to work independently and mentor junior staff.
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