Principal, Site Investigation and Remediation

Ramboll • Princeton, NJ

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Principal Engineer / Environmental Scientist / Geologist with an LSRP license to join their growing office in Princeton, New Jersey. This is a growth role for a seller-doer leader responsible for setting the go-to-market approach, opening doors with new and existing clients, and delivering high-impact work. The role requires an established Principal with significant consulting experience and a proven track record of winning and expanding client work, including specific experience with New Jersey environmental regulations and the NJDEP. As a Principal, you will serve as a trusted advisor and market-facing growth leader, owning priority accounts, developing new client relationships, and building a pipeline for the region. You will combine technical credibility with commercial leadership to help clients manage environmental risk, meet regulatory obligations, and advance sustainability goals across various sectors.

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 Jersey and an existing book of business.
• Strong program/project leadership (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk) and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary team.
• In-depth knowledge of NJDEP environmental regulations and Technical Guidance and application to real-world situations.
• Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; professional certifications/licensure (e.g., LSRP, PE, PG).
• Demonstrated experience as a New Jersey LSRP, including providing technical and regulatory guidance to clients in the role of a retained LSRP.
• Experience preparing and submitting Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) and Spill Act associated documents, forms, reports, and applications.
• Experience leading technical consultations with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
• 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

• 20+ years of consulting experience

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

• Competitive base pay and incentive programs
• Support of external memberships, conference and engagements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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