Lead Consultant, Acoustics

Hybrid position out of our Toronto, ON, Canada office or remote opportunity within the US or Canada.

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment & Health department as our new Acoustical Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Acoustical Consultant, you will meet the expanding environmental noise and vibration assessment needs of clients across various sectors – including infrastructure, renewable energy, ports, transportation, and data centers. As our new Acoustical 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 responsibilities will be:

• Leading projects involving environmental noise assessments, noise mitigation design, and acoustical specification.
• Completing project noise analyses that include acoustical modeling (CadnaA, Sound Plan, or similar) and mitigation design/specification
• Leading sound level surveys and related field work in a range of environments from busy urban areas to remote locations
• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations affecting the siting, design, construction, and operation of projects
• Preparing reports and communicating results to clients
• Growing client relationships.

Your new team

You will be part of Environment & Health division, Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase livability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

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.

These include:

• B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics related major
• 5 to 10 years of experience in acoustical consulting, preferably with considerable focus in the field of environmental noise assessments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Solid skills with office software tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneNote)
• Environmental acoustical modeling software skills
• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently and at remote job sites
• Ability to work well with a team.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• 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.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

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