Acoustical Consultant
US$82,500 – US$107,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Lead Consultant, Acoustical”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$82,500 – US$107,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Mathematics, Science
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Company Description
This is a hybrid position located in one of our California offices: San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Irvine.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Ramboll is looking for experienced candidates for the full-time position of Acoustical Lead Consultant. This person will work in a challenging and variable environment that will include project execution, client interaction, and detail-oriented independent work. Our team is growing to meet the expanding environmental noise and vibration assessment needs of clients, specifically including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental noise assessments, across various sectors – infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, ports, and transportation.
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team as our new Lead Acoustical Consultant in California and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Job Description
As our new Acoustical Lead Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic team providing state-of-the-art scientific, technical, and strategic risk management knowledge to an international client base. Your key tasks and responsibilities will potentially include:
- Supporting acoustical consulting projects and client relationships
- Developing and implementing project execution approaches
- Supporting 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
- Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations
Your new team
You will be part of Ramboll’s Environment & Health division, joining a collaborative team that develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions to reduce pollution, support responsible development, and improve livability. As one of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to help manage complex environmental, health, and social challenges.
Qualifications
About you
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.