Principal Scientist – Environmental Consulting

Montrose Environmental Group

Principal Scientist leading environmental consulting projects in the O&G and Energy sectors. Manage business development and client relationships in the Pittsburgh Region.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbusiness developmentproposal draftingbids preparationpermitting programscompliance programsdata center developmentrevenue growth strategiesclient account managementmulti-disciplinary project experience

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingteamworkcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingresults orientation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in GeologyBachelor's degree in relevant science discipline