Senior Project or Associate Engineer – Remediation Engineering Focus

Oakland

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.

Terraphase Engineering seeks a Senior Project or Associate Engineer to join our team in Oakland or Pleasanton, CA. 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.

• At the Senior Project level, deliver the key responsibilities described below under the supervision of Terraphase Senior and Principal staff, including project managers, client managers, and internal subject‑matter experts.
• At the Associate level, lead and manage the delivery of key responsibilities in collaboration with Terraphase Principal-level staff, with day‑to‑day responsibility for safe, quality, and efficient project delivery.
• Serve as Project Manager for environmental projects, especially site investigation and remediation, including:
  • Develop project scopes and budgets.
  • Work with Terraphase project and operational leads to develop effective project teams.
  • Use Terraphase project management software to assign, track, and review the quality and timely delivery of project tasks.
  • Manage subconsultant/subcontractor contracts, including issuing agreements.
  • Manage project finances, including monitoring project financial metrics, managing scope and budget changes, and timely invoicing.
  • Author project deliverables such as Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Studies (RI/FS) and Remedial Action Plans (RAW/RAPs).
  • Lead development of environmental remediation design and implementation deliverables, including:
    • Develop and compile project basis of design parameters and prepare Basis of Design documents.
    • Manage engineering analyses, drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for remedial projects to industry standards.
    • Work with internal CAD, GIS, and database staff to develop high‑quality plans and figures, including review of draft deliverables.
    • Prepare Requests for Proposals and procurement documents for implementation of remediation projects.
  • Plan and oversee or directly develop project Health and Safety Plans for safe field work.
  • Plan and coordinate field activities and oversee project field implementation at complex sites, including:
    • Work with project managers and senior staff to develop field implementation oversight priorities.
    • Develop and communicate Construction Quality Administration (CQA) requirements for oversight staff.
    • Support safe implementation by ensuring consistent application of Health and Safety Plans and SOPs.
    • Track and communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders.
    • Work with experts to proactively address and resolve issues.
  • Contribute to regulatory interactions and act as a key client and agency point of contact.
  • Contribute to competitive proposal packages and other business development activities.
  • Provide hands‑on mentorship and oversight to junior technical staff.

• Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of environmental/engineering consulting experience.
• California Civil Engineering PE required.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training.
• Proven experience with remedial investigation and design of mitigation or remediation systems (VIMS, SVE, air sparge, in‑situ enhanced bioremediation, or in‑situ chemical oxidation).
• Experience in project financial management with budgets of $200,000 or more.
• Experience implementing environmental remediation projects in the field, including construction oversight/management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or ArcGIS typical for preparing engineering design work for remediation projects.
• Strong health and safety awareness and culture.
• Familiarity with Bay Area environmental consulting environment, regulatory agencies and environmental landscape.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with regulator interaction and client conversations early in the project process.
• Active in technical community (e.g., presenting at and attending conferences).

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

$95,000 - $125,000 USD

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)