Early Career Acoustical Consultant
Overland Park, KS 
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is looking for candidates for full-time Acoustical Consultant positions located in the United States. The Acoustical Consultant will be working in a challenging and variable environment that will include detail-oriented independent work and client interactions.

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you'll be joining a company that strives to make a difference - for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Join our Environment & Health division

Our team is growing to 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 tasks and responsibilities will potentially include:

  • Capturing and analyzing sound level data (ambient, compliance, and source) using sound level meters and monitors in a range of environments from busy urban areas to remote locations.
  • Estimating sound levels of various types of sources (e.g., industrial, transportation).
  • Modeling sound propagation using specialized software.
  • Quantifying the effectiveness of noise mitigation, including barriers.
  • Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.
  • Preparing reports and communicating results to clients

Required Qualifications: Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics related major
  • 1 to 5 years of acoustical consulting experience, preferably in the field of environmental noise assessments
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Solid office software skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.)
  • Some experience with acoustical modeling or other acoustical calculation software
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well independently and at remote job sites
  • Ability to work well with a team

Helpful Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience, education, or training in industrial noise control, building acoustics, airport noise, ground-borne-vibration, or underwater noise.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world. Our global acoustical team includes over 60 acoustical experts distributed across 10 countries.

Welcome to our 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.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 3,000 experts working across 70 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application and cover letter!

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


Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 5 years
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