Principal Environmental Consultant

Terraphase Engineering Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Tuition/licensing reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Company events

Job summary

Terraphase is hiring a Principal-level Environmental Consultant to lead and grow our Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate is a technical expert and practicing environmental professional who can build lasting client relationships, manage teams, and serve as a strategic leader in private-sector remediation projects.

You will guide project strategy, mentor junior and mid-level staff, pursue new business opportunities, and oversee operations in collaboration with regional leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience, focused on remediation, due diligence, or site redevelopment.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams with high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Strong client development, relationship-building, and strategic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor and technical lead for private-sector clients (developers, attorneys).
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Oversee operations in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Provide direction on regulatory strategies and field execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory strategies

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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

We are hiring a Principal-level Environmental Consultant to help lead and grow our Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate is a technical expert and practicing environmental professional who can build lasting client relationships, manage teams, and serve as a strategic leader in private-sector remediation projects.

The Role

• Serve as a trusted advisor and technical lead for clients in the private sector (developers, attorneys).
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Oversee operations in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Provide direction on regulatory strategies and field execution.

Who Are You

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with an emphasis in remediation, due diligence, or site redevelopment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Track record of building and sustaining client relationships, with a proactive and consultative approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to shape a regional office’s success through client development and leadership.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style aligned with Terraphase’s culture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.

Compensation

Pay Range: $145,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Benefits

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)