Principal, Environmental Consulting - San Diego, CA

Ramboll US Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent health and retirement benefits

Investment in your development

Job summary

Ramboll US Corporation in San Diego is seeking a Principal to grow its environmental consulting team. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in business development, site investigation, and regulatory compliance, with over 13 years of experience.

This role requires a collaborative spirit, leadership in environmental projects, and a commitment to sustainable practices. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in engineering or environmental science is preferred. Join us to make a difference in sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including a successful track record of business development.
• Relevant professional licenses and/or certifications are preferred.
• Expertise in site investigation and remediation is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities and building client relationships.
• Managing projects, clients, staff, and navigating regulatory agency relations.
• Delivering projects on time, profitably, and with high quality.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Business Development

Project Management

Site Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Engineering or related environmental science discipline

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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 interesting to you, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with our team to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We are seeking a Principal in the San Diego, CA area to help grow our local office. Those with a consulting background in site investigation and remediation, due diligence, compliance, or air quality would be ideal.

As our new Principal, you will join our stellar team that supports clients with a wide range of environmental issues. We invite you to bring your Environmental Consulting and Business Development skills into play as you contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions. The successful candidate is a trusted advisor to clients, responsible for providing technical and business guidance, working with our top‑notch talent in the areas of due diligence, site investigation and remediation programs for contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air), real estate and brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste sites, and compliance issues. As a seller‑doer, the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm. Typically, Principals generate enough business to support 2‑3 full time staff and support clients through the entire project life cycle. The successful candidate also is expected to be proficient in all facets of project management, ensuring projects are completed on time, on schedule, profitably, and with high quality. This Principal demonstrates a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders, so that they too do great work and forge meaningful careers.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities and building client relationships;
• Managing projects, clients, staff, and navigating regulatory agency relations;
• Critically and strategically reviewing and interpreting project needs, applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and communicating findings;
• Project delivery, which may require site visits, preparation and senior review of project deliverables; and
• Serving as a role model to ensure the health, safety and security of our people.

Your new team

As part of the Environments and Health 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. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical preferred) or science‑related field (Geology or Earth Science preferred), or related environmental science discipline;
• Relevant professional licenses and/or certifications; and
• 13+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including a successful track record of business development.

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

Benefits

• 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 to $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.