Job Description

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.

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, 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

As our new Air Quality Principal, you will be part of the firm's collaborative, inclusive, and creative Pacific Northwest Air Quality team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and contribute to innovative solutions in the 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.

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 Associate and Manager level staff and collaboration with colleagues throughout the Practice.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• 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.

Your new team

As part of the Air Sciences 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.

About You

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 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; and
• 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

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 $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.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

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