Industrial Stormwater Engineer/Scientist — Compliance Pro

Terraphase Engineering; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Tuition/licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater in our Portland office. You will perform complex consulting assignments and manage day-to-day environmental compliance projects for industrial, municipal, and construction clients.

The role requires evaluating regulations, developing stormwater programs, conducting inspections and audits, and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 4+ years of multi‑media environmental compliance experience, including audits and permitting support.
• Ability to perform field inspections and sampling (stormwater, soil, groundwater).
• Experience interpreting water quality and environmental regulations (Oregon/Washington).

Responsibilities

• Deliver multimedia compliance services: stormwater program development/implementation, hazardous waste management, wastewater compliance, on-site inspections and audits.
• Review and interpret regulations, permits, and agency guidance to support project needs.
• Coordinate tasks, manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and supervise small teams.

Skills

Stormwater compliance

Project management

Field inspections

Regulatory interpretation

Technical writing

Mentoring junior staff

Microsoft 365

Education

B.S. or higher in Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater in our Portland office. You will perform complex consulting assignments and manage day-to-day environmental compliance projects for industrial, municipal, and construction clients.

The role requires evaluating regulations, developing stormwater programs, conducting inspections and audits, and coordinating with clients and internal teams.