Principal Environmental Consultant

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We are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to help lead and expand our Los Angeles office. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional who thrives in both technical execution and client strategy and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the trajectory of a regional practice. As a Principal Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical authority, trusted advisor to private-sector clients, and strategic leader driving operational and business growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation of project experience, client engagement, and leadership excellence along with a natural inclination for expanding relationships and opening doors.

The Role

· Serve as a technical lead and advisor for clients including real estate developers, legal teams, private equity, and major corporations.

· Guide environmental projects through all phases—from site investigation and risk evaluation to remediation and closure.

· Identify and pursue growth opportunities, leveraging your network and market knowledge to strengthen Terraphase’s presence in Southern California.

· Collaborate with executive and regional leadership to drive office growth, strategic hires, and project delivery excellence.

· Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff through technical development and career progression.

· Provide senior oversight on regulatory strategy, work plans, QA/QC review, and field execution.

· Represent Terraphase at industry events and through professional networks.

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.

· Deep technical knowledge in California regulatory frameworks (e.g., DTSC, RWQCB, LARWQCB) and private-sector project delivery.

· 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.

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 , a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location with a range of $138,000-$180,000.

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