Principal, Site Investigation and Remediation

Company Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting.

We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Location:

Princeton, NJ

Are you a senior consultant ready to build a book, grow a market, and lead a team? We're hiring a Principal Engineer / Environmental Scientist / Geologist with an LSRP license to team with us to grow our office located in the vibrant, historical college town of Princeton, New Jersey. The Princeton location provides easy rail and highway access to New York City and Philadelphia, making it a great setting both for employees and for client meetings.

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.

• 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.

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the 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.

• 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).

• Growth runway: define and expand our New Jersey market presence with leadership visibility.
• Seller‑doer platform: autonomy to lead pursuits plus support from technical specialists and delivery teams.
• Strategic influence: shape offerings, pricing, and account strategies that drive repeatable growth.
• Leadership opportunity: mentor talent, help recruit, and build a practice with staying power.
• Flexibility & balance: hybrid work options.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
• Support of external memberships, conference and engagements.

• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• 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
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients,…