Current Openings at Terraphase Engineering Inc.

      Description    Terraphase Engineering is seeking an experienced and driven environmental planning professional to become an integral part of our growing CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects across California and the nation for tribal projects—including infrastructure, energy, education, residential, commercial, and industrial developments. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and collaborative skills to support environmental review, policy evaluation, and the development of effective mitigation strategies.  You’ll join a collaborative team with growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to influence sustainable planning outcomes statewide. The Role  Lead or oversee the research and preparation of CEQA documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports under the mentorship of well-seasoned CEQA Principals. Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring that environmental analyses, regulatory strategies, and project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with project goals. Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with agency and client expectations. Interface directly with clients, agency staff, and legal counsel to navigate entitlement strategies, permitting processes, and environmental review pathways. Present at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and agency workshops, demonstrating subject matter expertise and facilitating consensus. Drive business development by cultivating client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and leading proposal development with cross-functional teams. Mentor staff and contribute to team-building efforts, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented culture. Who You Are 5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation, NEPA knowledge a plus. Bachelor's      or Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a related discipline. A strategic thinker who thrives in a casual and collaborative environment and is motivated by making meaningful environmental and community impacts. Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills. Familiarity with tribal planning or interest in working with our Tribal clients to support self-governance.  Knowledge of complex permitting processes is a plus. Experience with or interest in public educational facilities projects is a plus.  

  Principal Geotechnical Engineer Description Terraphase is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in any of our California offiices. We are looking for an established seller doer with a strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, a proven track record of business development, and an existing network of client relationships capable of generating new project opportunities. The successful candidate will leverage these relationships to drive business growth while providing technical leadership and supporting the continued expansion of Terraphase's geotechnical practice. The Role Leverage established client relationships to generate new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth upon joining Terraphase. Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, expanding existing client partnerships, and growing Terraphase's geotechnical services throughout the West Coast. Lead and manage complex geotechnical engineering projects, including site investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and geotechnical assessments. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing innovative and practical solutions to complex geotechnical challenges. Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee project budgets, schedules, and profitability. Collaborate with Terraphase's environmental, civil, and other technical teams to identify cross selling opportunities and deliver integrated solutions. Provide senior level technical oversight, quality assurance, and guidance on geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations. Build, mentor, and develop technical staff while supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical practice. Represent Terraphase at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings to strengthen market presence and generate new business opportunities. Who You Are B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one West Coast state, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed. Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within an engineering consulting environment. Established client relationships and a demonstrated ability to generate a consistent pipeline of geotechnical consulting projects. Proven track record of developing, maintaining, and growing client accounts that contribute meaningful revenue. Strong technical expertise in geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, slope stability, and related engineering services. Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and client expectations. Strong understanding of the West Coast geotechnical consulting market, including regional regulations, industry trends, and client needs. Experience with the geotechnical aspects of environmental remediation, including large excavation projects and contaminated sites, is a plus. Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and technical writing skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building client relationships, growing a practice, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Self motivated, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable balancing business development with technical project delivery.