Principal, Air Quality
About the role
Job location: Seattle, WA or Portland, OR, USA
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 our Pacific Northwest Air Quality business unit.
If this sounds interesting to you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
- 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.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- 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.
About You
- B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences, or related discipline;
- 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality, and history of successful business growth within the field.
- 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;
- 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
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 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 [email protected] with such requests.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position.
Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
As part of our hiring process, Ramboll may conduct pre-employment drug screenings for applicable roles to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. You may be subject to random drug screenings in accordance with client requirements.