Principal Environmental Consultant

Terraphase Engineering Inc

$145K — $200K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in environmental consulting with a focus on remediation, due diligence, or site redevelopment
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams while upholding quality and safety standards
  • Strong history of building and maintaining client relationships with a consultative approach
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client development and office success
  • Excellent communication skills paired with emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and technical lead for private sector clients
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff
  • Oversee office operations in collaboration with regional leadership
  • Provide strategic direction on regulatory strategies and field execution

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Commuter benefits and flexible work schedule
  • Tuition, licensing, and professional development reimbursement
  • Ongoing company-sponsored events and team lunches
Full Job Description


Description

We are hiring a Principal-level Environmental Consultant to help lead and grow our Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate is a technical expert and practicing environmental professional who can build lasting client relationships, manage teams, and serve as a strategic leader in private-sector remediation projects.

The Role
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and technical lead for clients in the private sector (developers, attorneys).
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
  • Oversee operations in collaboration with regional leadership.
  • Provide direction on regulatory strategies and field execution.


Who are you
  • 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with an emphasis in remediation, due diligence, or site redevelopment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Track record of building and sustaining client relationships, with a proactive and consultative approach.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to shape a regional office's success through client development and leadership.
  • Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style aligned with Terraphase's culture.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.


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

Pay Range

$145,000-$200,000 USD

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.

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