Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Stormwater)

Terraphase Engineering•Tacoma, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer / Scientist with an emphasis on industrial stormwater for its Tacoma, Washington office. The role performs complex environmental consulting assignments and supports the management and execution of technical projects focused on day-to-day regulatory compliance for industrial, municipal, and construction clients. The work covers stormwater, hazardous waste and materials, solid waste, wastewater, and water quality, with a strong emphasis on stormwater compliance. The position delivers multimedia compliance services, including stormwater program development and implementation, hazardous waste and materials management, wastewater compliance, and on-site inspections and audits. It involves interpreting regulations, permits, and agency guidance; evaluating technical and regulatory issues; and communicating findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. The role combines field-based and office-based work and includes project coordination, client communication, and self-management across multiple concurrent assignments. Terraphase describes itself as an environmental consulting firm serving clients with regional and nationwide operations. Its culture emphasizes high-quality work, recognition, leadership, mentoring, and a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
At least 4 years of experience as an environmental professional, with a strong focus on stormwater compliance.
At least 4 years of multimedia environmental compliance experience, including audits, permitting support, and regulatory plan development.
Direct experience in a consulting environment, supporting client needs and managing multiple active assignments.
Fundamental project management skills, including scheduling, task tracking, coordination, planning, budgeting, scoping, and reporting.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment while maintaining high-quality work.
Willingness and ability to perform both field and office work, including inspections, audits, sampling, and report preparation.
Ability to interpret water quality and environmental regulations, including Oregon and Washington programs.
Experience with stormwater and wastewater compliance, including preparing Water Quality Management Plans and supporting BMP implementation.
Strong writing, communication, critical-thinking, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to identify compliance issues during field work and oversee outside contractors and vendors.
Ability to collaborate with teams, subcontractors, and clients; work independently; and mentor junior staff.
Ability to travel regionally up to approximately one week per month.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience or strong interest in multimedia environmental compliance services, including industrial stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance and hazardous waste management.
Experience working in or supporting process, manufacturing, and other industrial facilities as a consultant.
Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental consulting assignments focused on day-to-day regulatory compliance, especially industrial stormwater.
Support management and execution of technical projects for industrial, municipal, and construction clients.
Develop and implement stormwater programs and provide hazardous waste and materials management and wastewater compliance services.
Conduct on-site compliance inspections and audits, including facility inspections.
Review and interpret regulations, permits, and agency guidance and apply current regulatory requirements to project work.
Evaluate technical and regulatory issues and communicate findings and recommendations to teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate project tasks, schedules, budgets, scopes, reporting, and internal and client communications.
Manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing work, and meet deadlines.
Perform field inspections and sampling for stormwater, soil, and groundwater; identify field compliance issues and oversee outside contractors and vendors.
Prepare regulatory plans and documents, including SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, SOPs, and other regulatory reporting documents.
Support wastewater and stormwater compliance, prepare Water Quality Management Plans, and support BMP implementation.
Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients; work independently and mentor junior staff.
Travel regionally as needed, up to approximately one week per month.