Managing Consultant, Acoustics

Job Description

Job locations: California, USA (San Francisco, Novato, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Irvine)

Ramboll is looking for experienced candidates for the full-time position of acoustical managing consultant. This position would be physically located in California, United States.

This role involves project management, business development, client interaction, direction/mentoring of junior staff, and detail-oriented independent work.

Your key tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Managing acoustical consulting projects and client relationships
• Developing and implementing project execution approaches
• Developing business relationships and evaluating market conditions
• Leading teams to develop and deliver innovative acoustical design solutions that address complex environmental noise challenges
• Managing technical analyses related to environmental noise surveys, sound level analyses, computer modeling (CadnaA, SoundPlan, or similar), and mitigation design/specification
• Preparing reports and communicating results to clients as well as preparing proposals and fee estimates
• Mentoring team members and influencing the development of individual technical and professional skills
• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics related major
• 10 or more years of experience in acoustical consulting, specifically environmental noise assessment and 5 or more years of experience in environmental noise assessments related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , with demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing CEQA-compliant projects
• Practical knowledge of the CEQA environmental review process, including Initial Studies (IS) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR)
• Demonstrated LORS (Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, and Standards) assessment experience including California Government Code, municipal codes, General Plan Noise Elements, and agencies such as Caltrans and California Energy Commission (CEC)
• Technical expertise in assessing impacts of commercial and industrial projects related to noise and vibration emissions associated with construction, traffic, and operational activities, and in developing feasible mitigation measures
• Experience coordinating with CEQA lead agencies, strong spreadsheet skills, noise modeling, and related software tool proficiency, and demonstrated capability in applying environmental regulations to real-world situations

Benefits

• Investment in your development
• Interesting and diverse projects
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits

Salary Transparency

The U.S. pay range for this position is $114,000 – $150,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and experience.

Application Requirements

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

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.