Principal, Air Quality

Ramboll; Blue Bell (NJ); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits

Investment in development

Job summary

Ramboll in the United States seeks a Principal for the Air Quality team in our Environment and Health practice. You will lead technical and business initiatives, handling multidisciplinary projects across sectors and driving growth with strong client engagement.

You will mentor staff, guide regulatory strategy, and contribute to innovative, sustainable air quality solutions that expand our market presence. Flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering or Environmental Sciences or related discipline.
• 13+ years of related air science experience, largely in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations to real-world contexts.
• Understanding of air quality issues and agency-approved methods/guidance.
• Ability to manage client and regulatory agency relationships and internal staff priorities; demonstrated business development capabilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff at Associate and Manager levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Manage projects, clients, and regulatory agency relations.
• Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations; prepare determinations and communicate findings.
• Oversee preparation of federal and state air permit materials.
• Testify at administrative or court hearings; participate in meetings with scientific and trade groups.
• Conduct site visits.

Skills

Air quality

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Company Description

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Job Description

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds relevant and interesting to you, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you to develop your excellence! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with our Air Quality team to close the gap to a sustainable future.

We invite you to bring your Air Quality and Business Development skills into play as you contribute to innovative and sustainable air quality solutions to help us grow.

Your new role

As our new Air Quality Principal, you will be part of the firm’s collaborative, inclusive, and creative Air Quality team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and contribute to innovative solutions in the commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and/or law sectors. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm. Typically, successful applicants generate at least enough business to support 2-3 staff members.

This individual will have experience managing consulting assignments, must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, is expected to be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and must be able to work cooperatively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision‑making. The successful candidate also is expected to be proficient in all facets of project management. They must demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing Associate and Manager level staff and collaboration with colleagues throughout the Practice.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities;


• Managing projects, clients, and regulatory agency relations;


• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations, compiling and drafting regulatory applicability determinations, and communicating findings, to co‑workers, clients, and regulatory agencies;


• Overseeing the preparation of comprehensive federal and state air permit application materials;


• Testifying at administrative and/or court hearings;


• Participating in local, national and international scientific and trade group meetings; and


• Conducting site visits.

Your new team

As part of the Air Quality team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients’ problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. You will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development, we want you to continue to grow with our 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:

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences, or related discipline;


• 13+ years of related air science experience, largely in a consulting environment;


• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding, interpreting, and applying environmental regulations to real‑world situations;


• Understanding of air quality issues and agency‑approved methods and guidance;


• Ability to externally manage client and regulatory agency relationships and internally manage staff and competing project priorities; and


• Demonstrated business development capabilities.

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects


• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field


• Flexible work arrangements


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent health and retirement benefits


• Investment in your development


• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles


• Appreciation for the unique person you are


• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company


• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

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 $178,000 - $222,000 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 flourish 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 [e-mail] with such requests.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.