Managing Consultant, Acoustics
About The Position
Ramboll is seeking an experienced acoustical managing consultant for a full-time position located in California, USA. This role involves project management, business development, client interaction, mentoring junior staff, and detailed independent work within the Environment and Health department. The team focuses on environmental noise and vibration assessments, including CEQA environmental noise assessments, for various sectors like infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, ports, and transportation. The managing consultant will be part of a dynamic team providing scientific, technical, and strategic risk management knowledge to an international client base.
Requirements
- 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
- 5 or more years of experience in environmental noise assessments related to The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Demonstrated experience in the successful design, implementation, and management of project environmental noise assessments in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.
- Practical knowledge of the CEQA environmental review process including, but not limited to, 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, as well as 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
- Solid spreadsheet, noise modeling, and software tool skills
- Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CadnaA, SoundPlan, or similar noise modeling software
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent health and retirement 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
