Principal, Environmental Consulting

Ramboll • Portland, ME

8d • $162,000 - $210,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in the Portland, Maine area. We’re hiring a Principal Environmental Scientist/Engineer to team with us to grow our office located in scenic Portland, Maine. This is a growth role for a seller‑doer leader: you’ll set the go‑to‑market approach, open doors with new and existing clients, and deliver high-impact work - supported by strong technical resources and collaborative colleagues. Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We’re looking for an established principal with credibility in Maine/New England (or the broader Northeast), 15+ years of consulting experience, and a track record of winning and expanding client work. Your expertise may span permitting and compliance, site assessment/remediation, air quality, due diligence, sustainability/ESG and decarbonization, energy transition, or environmental data services. If you thrive on relationship-building, shaping solutions, and creating growth, this role is built for you. As a Principal, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and market-facing growth leader—owning priority accounts, developing new client relationships, and building a durable pipeline for the region. You’ll pair technical credibility with commercial leadership to help clients manage environmental risk, meet regulatory obligations, and advance sustainability goals across sectors such as manufacturing, commercial/industrial, government, energy, financial services, insurance, and legal.

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 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.
• 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.
• Hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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