Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant

Terraphase Engineering Inc•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Terraphase Engineering is an environmental consulting company seeking an Associate to Principal - Environmental Compliance Consultant (Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer) to support our growing compliance services division. The ideal candidate will be a motivated Compliance Specialist ready to take part in supporting our multi-state compliance programs, developing our compliance practice, and assisting clients with regulation compliance programs. This senior-level position is open to all our office locations. Founded in 2010, Terraphase Engineering is a dynamic, privately owned environmental consulting firm seeking a Principal Environmental Compliance Consultant (Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer) with 16+ years of professional experience to help grow and support our Compliance Services Division, one of Terraphase’s four core Service Areas—alongside Environmental, Site Engineering, and Water Resources. The Compliance Division offers significant career growth as one of our fastest growing service areas and is central to Terraphase’s long-term growth strategy, with dedicated resources and leadership focused on expanding our reach and capabilities. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven seller–doer—a consultant who combines deep technical expertise with a strong record of cultivating and sustaining client relationships while delivering practical compliance solutions. At Terraphase, you’ll enjoy the personal attention and entrepreneurial culture of a small-to-mid-sized firm (fewer than 200 people), backed by the technical depth, multidisciplinary resources, and geographic reach of a company with offices across the U.S. You’ll have the platform to shape strategy, mentor emerging talent, and deliver tailored, high-value service to clients in a variety of industries—all while contributing to the continued growth of our compliance practice through your network and technical expertise. Our compliance professionals help clients meet critical environmental and safety standards, contributing to healthier communities and sustainable operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in: Engineering, Geology, or related Sciences.
16 years of consulting experience focused on environmental compliance subject matter areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations that impact environmental compliance for businesses.
16+ years of consulting experience with a focus on environmental compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to lead compliance programs and manage client portfolios.
Recognized expertise in federal and multi-state regulatory frameworks.
Strong record of client development and relationship management.
Skilled at mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure such as CHMM or proven leadership in subject matter areas (Hazardous Waste, Stormwater, Air)
Experience using many government platforms such as US EPA CDX, CERS, RCRAInfo / myRCRAid, TRI-MEweb, ECHO, E-Plan, and similar compliance systems.
Familiarity with or leading teams utilizing tools such as ArcGIS, Power BI and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of US Federal and multi-State compliance regulations.
Research, review, and analyze environmental and water quality policies and regulations.
Manage mid to large scale environmental compliance projects and portfolios.
Lead regulatory compliance tasks, particularly in wastewater management.
Directly manage compliance support, monitoring, reporting, and engineering solutions.
Coordinate and oversee staff, contractors, and vendors for projects.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and deliverables like compliance gap analyses and discharge monitoring reports.
Develop and implement proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Manage project budgets, tracking, invoicing, and amendments.
Assist in client and regulatory agency discussions and negotiations.
Establish and maintain client rapport.
Contribute to business development.
Respond to staff and client inquiries on project-specific and industry questions.
Prepare and review compliance documents and audit work products.
Support regulatory compliance tasks and management.
Provide detailed quality control reviews.
Prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications.
Resolve regulatory challenges in industrial, construction, and maintenance projects.
Review and interpret plans for engineering designs and specifications.
Provide technical support for submittal drawings, production, and product delivery.
Utilize ArcGIS and AutoCAD software.
Mentor and supervise junior staff, managing tasks of varying sizes.
Oversee sub-contractors.
Collaborate with team members to achieve goals.
Lead project planning, cost estimating, reporting, permitting, and compliance efforts.
Support project bidding and contract solicitation.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CWA, RCRA, CAA, EPCRA, etc.).
Lead large-scale and multi-state compliance programs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding regulatory negotiations and agency interactions.
Manage diverse projects—compliance audits, gap analyses, discharge monitoring, tank programs, litigation support, and permitting efforts.
Lead teams for responses to small and large RFPs/SOQs
Oversee and mentor a team of consultants, scientists, and engineers, while managing subcontractors and vendors.
Provide quality assurance and technical reviews of deliverables, including reports, plans, and specifications.
Expand Terraphase’s compliance practice and help shape its long-term growth strategy.