Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Stormwater)

Terraphase Engineering Inc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater for our Tacoma, WA office. You will perform complex consulting assignments and support the management and execution of regulatory compliance projects across industrial, municipal, and construction clients.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and field as well as office work, with travel up to weekly; experience with SWPPPs, SPCC, and other regulatory

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an environmental professional with stormwater focus
• Experience in consulting, supporting multiple active assignments
• Fundamental project management skills: scheduling, tracking, coordination
• Willingness to perform field and office work including inspections and audits
• Experience with stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance
• Development of SWPPPs/SPCC Plans and other regulatory reports
• Travel regionally up to ~1 week/month and a valid U.S. driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Deliver stormwater program development and implementation
• Support hazardous waste and wastewater compliance
• Perform on-site inspections and audits
• Review regulations, permits, and agency guidance to support project needs
• Coordinate tasks and communicate with clients and internal teams

Skills

Stormwater compliance

Project management

Field inspections

Regulatory interpretation

Client communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Environmental Science/related field

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Stormwater)

Tacoma, Washington

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. 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.

Description

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater in our Tacoma, Washington office.

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 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.

This 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.

The Role

• 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

Who You Are

• B.S. degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of multi‑media environmental compliance experience, including audits, permitting support, and developing regulatory plans (SWPPPs, SPCC, SOPs).
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks whilemaintaining 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 andmentor junior staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, with preferred experiencein ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Ability to travel regionally (up to ~1 week/month) and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Who We Are

We 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.

Terraphase 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.

Our 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.

Terraphase 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.

EOE STATEMENT

Terraphase 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. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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