What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist – Environmental Consulting (remote – Pittsburgh Region) position at Montrose Environmental Group?
About Us
We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
Our Environmental Consulting and Engineering (EC&E) group is looking for an experienced Principal Scientist who can lead, sell, do, and build the O&G and Energy Market Sector in the Pittsburgh Region.
The compensation range for this role is $160,000-$200,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Business Development & Program Management
We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
Our Environmental Consulting and Engineering (EC&E) group is looking for an experienced Principal Scientist who can lead, sell, do, and build the O&G and Energy Market Sector in the Pittsburgh Region.
The compensation range for this role is $160,000-$200,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Business Development & Program Management
- Lead in the development of a strategic business plan for Appalachian Basin region in O&G, Energy, Industrial, and Tech/Data Center Sectors.
- Build upon and expand clients, resources, and sub-sector markets of our existing business in the Appalachian Basin region.
- Manage and grow one or more key client Account Management programs.
- Develop and maintain a broad range of client relationships throughout the private market sector and geography.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities consistent with the vision and strategic plan.
- Drive revenue growth opportunities for the entire range of our services and champion an integrated services approach.
- Work with the business leaders to meet net revenue, gross margin, and operating income targets of our business lines.
- Support growth of a team of high performers. This will include supporting recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and account managers within the Environmental Services practice.
- Be a Project Director for a portfolio of projects with variety of service offerings, delivering budgeted financial performance, and excellent client service.
- Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the O&G and Energy Market Sector within a key client account framework.
- Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, opportunity identification and positioning, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
- Innovate and enhance our capabilities, geographic footprint, and integrated approach.
- Make collaborative decisions using critical thinking, good business sense, and organizational values involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or relevant science discipline.
- 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil and Gas industry, particularly with up- and midstream companies.
- 10 years of multi-disciplinary project management experience.
- Experience in managing multiple clients and projects, as well as drafting proposals, quotes, and bids.
- The project work will be multi-disciplinary in nature, but experience in upstream, transmission pipeline, data center development, and permitting and compliance programs is preferred.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
- Strategic thinker and leader.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have a 'get it done' attitude and be proactive.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Quality and client service oriented.
- High attention to detail, finances, and good problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and can use change management skills to maximize revenue.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000