Principal, Environmental Consulting

Company Description

Ramboll is a global multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and consultancy company. 

We have 16,500 employees worldwide, with 300 offices across 35 countries, including 59 offices in the US. 

Joining Ramboll means working for a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society.  We truly support and encourage your professional development. You will contribute to exciting and innovative projects, and work for sustainable change so people and nature can flourish. Here you will contribute to a sustainable future in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering culture. You will feel invited and guided to unfold your ingenuity and develop your excellence.

Ramboll. Bright ideas. Sustainable change. Join us!

Job Description

Job location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

We invite you to bring your Environmental Consulting experience along with your strong leadership skills as you contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions and help us grow our Hartford, CT office. This position offers great opportunity for local leadership and advancement, as we are looking for recognized leaders in the consulting marketplace for the Connecticut area. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Environmental Consulting Principal to join our team in Connecticut. As a Principal, you will lead, develop, and oversee an environmental consulting practice, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to clients. Your extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, assessment methodologies, and project management will be instrumental in delivering high-quality consulting services and driving sustainable outcomes for our clients.

If you have a strong foothold in the Connecticut market and desire the potential responsibility of becoming a leader for Ramboll, this is the role for you!

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Environmental and Health practice

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and contribute to advanced solutions in the environmental, chemical, 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. He/she must demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing staff and collaboration with colleagues throughout the Practice.

Your key tasks and responsibilities may include:

1. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Understand their environmental consulting needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide exceptional client service.
2. Project Management: Lead and manage environmental consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables are met within budget and timeline constraints. Supervise project teams, allocate resources effectively, and maintain project documentation.
3. Environmental Assessments: Conduct and oversee environmental assessments, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), environmental impact assessments, due diligence assessments, and contaminated site investigations. Interpret findings and provide recommendations for mitigation and remediation.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and ensure that consulting projects adhere to all applicable laws and guidelines. Advise clients on compliance requirements and assist in obtaining necessary permits.
5. Risk Assessment and Management: Identify and assess environm