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Senior Project or Associate Engineer

Terraphase Engineering

95k - 125k USD/year

Office

Oakland, CA, US

Full Time

Description

 

The Role 


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.  


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Serve as Project Manager for a variety of environmental and civil engineering projects, especially site investigation and remediation projects, including the use of financial and project management software (primarily Ajera and Asana) 
  • Primary or contributing author of 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 for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure projects. 
  • Prepare/oversee high quality technical civil engineering and stormwater design analyses and documents for stormwater conveyance, storage, and treatment systems.  
  • Manage/develop engineering drawings and technical specifications for remedial, stormwater, and civil construction projects to ensure adherence to established standards.   
  • Work with internal teams (CAD, GIS, database staff) to develop high-quality plans and figures 
  • Coordinate field activities and oversee project field implementation at complex sites.  
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, health & safety plans; issue subcontractor agreements; manage project financial metrics; and lead execution of project tasks 
  • Significantly contribute to regulatory interactions and act as a key point of contact with clients and agencies 
  • Provide hands-on mentorship and oversight to junior technical staff 

   

Who You Are 

  • Bachelor's (required) or Master's (preferred) degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering 
  • Minimum 7 years of environmental/engineering consulting experience 
  • California Civil Engineering PE required  
  • Proven experience with one or more of the following: 
  • Remedial investigation and design of mitigation or remediation systems (VIMS, SVE, air sparge, in-situ enhanced bioremediation, or in-situ chemical oxidation, etc.) 
  • Design of stormwater conveyance and management infrastructure 
  • Site grading and development design. 
  • Implementation of environmental remediation or civil infrastructure projects in the field, including construction oversight/management  
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (preferred) or  ArcGIS 
  • Strong health and safety awareness and culture 
  • Familiarity with Bay Area regulatory agencies and environmental landscape 
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills 
  • Comfortable with regulator interaction and client conversations early in the project process 
  • Strong understanding of consulting industry  
  • Experienced in project financial management with project budgets of $200,000 or more. 
  • Contribution to competitive proposal packages and/or experience in business development activities 
  • Active in technical community (e.g., presenting at and attending conferences) 
  • Staff supervision 
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER  


Who We Are

We are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. 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.

Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.


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)


Salary

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location with a range of $95,000-$125,000.

Senior Project or Associate Engineer

Office

Oakland, CA, US

Full Time

95k - 125k USD/year

August 16, 2025

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Terraphase Engineering