Acoustical Consultant: Noise, Vibration & Modeling

Ramboll; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Foundation-owned company

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a full-time Acoustical Consultant to join the Air & Climate Acoustics Team in the Northeast US. The role involves supporting environmental noise and vibration assessments for infrastructure, energy, and data center clients, using CadnaA/SoundPLAN and related tools.

You will perform field measurements, model potential impacts, and translate findings into practical recommendations. Hybrid work arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in acoustics, engineering, physics, environmental science, mathematics or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in acoustical consulting, environmental noise assessments, vibration assessments, or related technical work.
• Familiarity with acoustical measurement methods, environmental noise regulations, and modelling software such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear recommendations for clients and project teams.
• Proficiency with common office tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and OneNote.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and an interest in growing within a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental noise and vibration assessments, noise mitigation design, and acoustical specifications for a variety of public- and private-sector projects.
• Complete technical analyses using acoustical modeling tools such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN, or similar software, including evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation options.
• Perform sound level surveys, vibration measurements, and related field work in settings ranging from dense urban environments to remote project sites.
• Review and interpret local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations, standards, and guidance that influence project siting, design, construction, and operation.
• Prepare clear technical reports, figures, and client-ready deliverables that communicate findings, recommendations, and practical next steps

Skills

Acoustics

Environmental noise

Vibration

Acoustical modeling

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Education

B.S. or M.S. in acoustics, engineering, physics, environmental science, mathematics

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a full-time Acoustical Consultant to join the Air & Climate Acoustics Team in the Northeast US. The role involves supporting environmental noise and vibration assessments for infrastructure, energy, and data center clients, using CadnaA/SoundPLAN and related tools.

You will perform field measurements, model potential impacts, and translate findings into practical recommendations. Hybrid work arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.