Senior Acoustical Consultant for CEQA & Noise Modeling

Ramboll; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ramboll in California is seeking an Acoustical Lead Consultant to join a growing team focused on CEQA environmental noise assessments across infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, ports, and transportation. The role blends project execution, client interaction, and detailed independent work.

You will model noise, review regulations, develop mitigation strategies, prepare reports and proposals, and coordinate with CEQA lead agencies while collaborating with Ramboll’s Environment & Health

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, science, or mathematics and 6+ years in acoustical consulting; CEQA experience 2+ years.
• Practical knowledge of the CEQA review process including IS and EIR.
• LORS assessment experience including California Government Code, municipal codes, General Plan Noise Elements, Caltrans, and CEC.
• Technical expertise in noise and vibration impacts from construction, traffic, and operations with feasible mitigation.
• Experience coordinating with CEQA lead agencies.
• Strong spreadsheet, noise modeling, and software skills; solid written and oral communication.
• Helpful: experience across manufacturing, technology, energy, water, and transportation sectors; experience with ISO/ANSI standards; NEPA or related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support acoustical consulting projects and client relationships.
• Develop and implement project execution approaches.
• Perform analyses for environmental noise surveys and model screening.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and fee estimates.
• Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Skills

CEQA noise assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Analytical modeling

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in engineering/science/math

Tools

CadnaA/SoundPlan

Job description

Ramboll in California is seeking an Acoustical Lead Consultant to join a growing team focused on CEQA environmental noise assessments across infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, ports, and transportation. The role blends project execution, client interaction, and detailed independent work.

You will model noise, review regulations, develop mitigation strategies, prepare reports and proposals, and coordinate with CEQA lead agencies while collaborating with Ramboll’s Environment & Health