Principal, Environmental Consulting

Ramboll • New York, NY

3h • $162,000 - $210,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join their team and grow their office in Midtown Manhattan. This is a growth role for a seller-doer leader who will set the go-to-market approach, engage with new and existing clients, and deliver high-impact work. The role is within the Environment and Health department and requires an established principal with a strong presence in the New York City market, 15+ years of consulting experience, and a proven track record of winning and expanding client work. Expertise can span permitting and compliance, site assessment/remediation, air quality, due diligence, sustainability/ESG and decarbonization, energy transition, or environmental data services. The position emphasizes relationship-building, shaping solutions, and creating growth.

Requirements

• 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 New York City 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications/licensure (e.g., PE, PG) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Support of external memberships, conference and engagements.
• Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
• Flexibility & balance: hybrid work options.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior