Principal Consultant

About the role

As our new Principal Consultant, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving our mission of Making Sustainability Happen. The Principal Consultant will be an integral part of our Air Quality Practice, supporting multimedia projects as a project manager, technical expert, and staff mentor. You will advance regulatory compliance, air quality monitoring, sampling programs, and environmental program management across state and industrial settings, providing expert scientific guidance, project leadership, and regulatory interpretation to support environmental protection, public health, and operational excellence.

This position will contribute to growth opportunities across emerging and established markets, leveraging strong client partnerships and regulatory insight. Through project development, cross-disciplinary integration, and high-caliber technical leadership, you will help drive sustainable business expansion while ensuring project work reflects innovation, compliance excellence, and industry-leading best practices. By mentoring team members, strengthening operational processes, and fostering a collaborative culture, you will build a resilient, scalable operation and shape the trajectory of our project portfolio in Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor a growing team of environmental professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Organize project teams, logistics, and schedules to efficiently deliver projects.
• Manage and contribute to the preparation of air quality permit applications (e.g., PSD, Title V, Minor Permit, AQADs).
• Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to clients across diverse industries.
• Stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations and translate insights into client solutions.
• Ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Contribute to growing client relationships.

Requirements

• Proven track record in environmental consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 15-20+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, government, or industry (oil and gas, mining, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of air quality regulations (Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, GHG, RMP, Ambient Monitoring).
• Effective communicator and writer with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, and vision coverage.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Generous PTO accrual plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching program.
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

Part-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. A flexible workplace environment for modern leaders.