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Why Choose Terraphase? It’s About the Culture.

TerraValues

Since its inception, Terraphase has maintained a culture of community, entrepreneurialism, and growth, while keeping our clients and employees at the forefront of everything we do.

Integrity

Conducting business with professionalism, honesty, and respect for our clients and community.

  • Evaluating and vetting potential conflicts of interest and respecting confidentiality
  • Actively listening to our clients, preparing accurate cost estimates and scopes of work, and promptly discussing changes in scope/change orders
  • Expediently processing agreements, schedules, and invoices
  • Listening to and advising staff on ethical issues that arise and encouraging awareness of capabilities and limitations during project work

Teamwork

Fostering a collaborative environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints help achieve common goals.

  • Fostering a safe environment in the field and in the office through active communication and collaboration between all parties
  • Continuing to develop and improve our culture with a community of diverse backgrounds and ideas
  • Learning from our mistakes and failures, resolving conflicts promptly, practicing forgiveness, and accepting constructive feedback
  • Participating in Terraphase’s internal and external communities – professional development groups, mentoring, health and safety, social gatherings, volunteering, and the Terraphase Engineering and Science Scholarship Fund

Mentorship

An integral component of our culture, we appreciate and recognize individuals for their work in leadership, mentoring, and professional development.

  • Providing new hire orientation and training, with a specific focus on health and safety
  • Emphasizing, tracking, and encouraging employee training and professional development to facilitate better practices providing time and opportunity for internal training
  • Encouraging participation in important meetings and communications by involving the project team in an inclusive manner
  • Delegating work with reasonable and clearly defined expectations, and embracing learning new things

Balance

Supporting a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.

  • Taking time off when needed using floating holidays, vacation, and sick time while respecting other peoples’ time off and wellbeing
  • Using our benefits (medical, vision, Employee Assistance Program, gym and ergonomic stipends) to stay mentally and physically healthy
  • Working on a variety of work projects, while pursuing clients, projects, and tasks that interest us
  • Communicating project workload, time off, and remote work while balancing competing professional and personal priorities
  • Stepping up when needed to go the extra mile in supporting clients, colleagues, and company goals

Quality

Creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees

  • Allotting time for all aspects of project execution to deliver high quality products to our clients
  • Honoring and exceeding our commitments by showing up early and prepared, and communicating in a timely fashion.
  • Prioritizing safety through site-specific Health and Safety Plans, training our staff to be aware of potential hazards, encouraging staff to identify and communicate hazards and empowering staff to understand and use Stop Work Authority
  • Providing timely feedback and frequent check-ins (both positive and constructive) throughout the year, publicizing positive outcomes and honoring our employees for a job well done.

Our Benefits & Rewards

Health Insurance

Comprehensive Health – Medical, Dental, Vision, and More

Retirement Plans

Competitive 401(k) With Employer Match To Help Secure Your Future

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Hybrid Work Environment, Generous PTO, Employer-Paid Bonding Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Professional Growth

Access to Licensing & Certification Bonus and Reimbursement Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Committee Participation, and Professional Development Conferences and Training Reimbursement.

Building a Culture of Belonging

Women’s+ Affinity Group

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace where women and individuals of underrepresented gender identities are supported, valued, and empowered. The Women’s+ Affinity Group serves as a dedicated space for mentorship, networking, and advocacy, fostering growth and connection.

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Cultivating Future Leaders

Young Professionals Affinity Group

Starting your career is exciting, but it also comes with challenges—figuring out career paths, building confidence in the workplace, and navigating professional growth. 

The Young Professionals Affinity Group is designed to support, connect, and empower professionals in the early stages of their careers.

Building a Culture of Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. Our D&I initiatives are designed to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We embrace Belonging Enhanced by Access Through Merit (BEAM)—ensuring that opportunities are defined by talent and dedication, not by societal labels. We strive to be an employer for everyone, continuously building a culture that reflects inclusivity, equity, and respect for all.

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