Principal, Environmental Consulting

key responsibilities will be: Drive growth: build and execute a regional client development plan; cultivate relationships and open new opportunities. Win work: qualify leads, shape scopes, price strategically, and lead proposals/interviews through close. Grow accounts: deepen trusted-advisor relationships, identify cross-sell opportunities, and expand multi-service programs. Lead delivery: oversee complex engagements (scope/schedule/budget/quality) and bring the right experts to solve client challenges. Build the team: mentor and develop staff, support recruiting, and create repeatable delivery and sales playbooks. Represent the firm: engage with clients, regulators, and industry groups; speak/publish as appropriate to raise visibility. About you From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include: 15+ years in environmental consulting with progressive leadership responsibility. Business development success—evidence of consistently winning work (e.g., annual sales targets achieved, repeatable proposal wins, measurable account growth). A strong professional network in Maine/New England or the Northeast; an existing book of business. Technical depth in one or more practice areas (e.g., permitting/compliance, site assessment/remediation, air quality, sustainability/ESG, energy transition, due diligence, environmental data services) with the ability to translate expertise into client value. Strong program/project leadership (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk) and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; professional certifications/licensure (e.g., PE, PG) are a plus. Why this role Growth runway : define and expand our Maine/New England market presence with leadership visibility. Seller-doer platform : autonomy to lead pursuits plus support from technical specialists and delivery teams. Strategic influence : shape offerings, pricing, and account strategies that drive repeatable growth. Leadership opportunity : mentor talent, help recruit, and build a practice with staying power. Flexibility & balance : hybrid work options. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company. Competitive base pay and incentive programs. Support of external memberships, conference and engagements. If you’re excited by the chance to build a market, grow client partnerships, and lead a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re open to Environmental Scientists or Engineers and will align the portfolio to your strengths and growth goals. Salary Transparency At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $162,000 to $210,500 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process. Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can grow and realize their full potential. Where People Flourish Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests. Ready to join us? Please . Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time bas