Senior Project or Associate Engineer

Position Overview

Terraphase Engineering is seeking a Senior Project or Associate Engineer to join our team in our Oakland or Pleasanton, CA offices. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of engineering deliverables (design details, drawings, calculations, and reports) and management duties for various investigation and design projects.

We are an environmental consulting company offering cost‐effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Our team of engineers, geologists, and scientists leverages technical expertise and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements to meet our clients’ project goals. Our unique company culture values individual contributions, leadership, and mentorship, making Terraphase one of the best places to work.

Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of environmental and civil engineering projects, including site investigation and remediation, using financial and project management software (primarily Ajera and Asana).
• Act as the primary or contributing author for project deliverables such as Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS), Remedial Action Plans (RAW/RAPs), project completion reports, Basis of Design Reports, and Requests for Proposals.
• Prepare and oversee high quality technical civil engineering and stormwater design analyses and documents for conveyance, storage, and treatment systems.
• Develop engineering drawings and technical specifications for remedial, stormwater, and civil construction projects to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (CAD, GIS, database staff) to develop high-quality plans and figures.
• Coordinate field activities and oversee on-site project implementation at complex locations.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, health & safety plans; issue subcontractor agreements; manage project financial metrics; and lead the execution of project tasks.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory interactions, clients, and agencies.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and oversight to junior technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering (Master's degree is preferred)
• Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of environmental/engineering consulting experience
• Qualifications: California Civil Engineering PE required
• Proven experience in remedial investigation and design of mitigation or remediation systems (e.g., VIMS, SVE, air sparge, in-situ enhanced bioremediation, or in-situ chemical oxidation)
• Experience in the design of stormwater conveyance and management infrastructure
• Experience in site grading and development design
• Experience in implementing environmental remediation or civil infrastructure projects in the field, including construction oversight/management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (noting that expertise in Civil 3D is preferred) or ArcGIS
• Strong health and safety awareness and culture
• Familiarity with Bay Area regulatory agencies and the environmental landscape
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with regulator interactions and client conversations early in the project process
• Strong understanding of the consulting industry
• Experience in project financial management with project budgets of $200,000 or more
• Experience contributing to competitive proposal packages and/or involvement in business development activities
• Experience in staff supervision
• Completion of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with a demonstrated preference for Civil 3D expertise

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: 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, and ongoing company-sponsored events