Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Acoustician
Entry-level acoustician performing noise analysis, field measurements, and regulatory reviews.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct predictive noise analyses using FHWA Traffic Noise Model, CadnaA, and spreadsheet tools. • Perform and supervise field sound level measurements, process data, and prepare technical reports. • Research and interpret local, state, and national noise regulations. • Prepare client deliverables including letter reports, technical documents, and graphics. • Travel nationwide, work outdoors in varied climates, and handle occasional night/weekend assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸noise modeling
- ▸field measurements
- ▸data processing
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸regulation research
- ▸client deliverables
What You Bring
We are seeking an entry‑level Acoustician to work in Oakland, Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego, California, with an immediate start date. The role supports noise analysis for major transportation, construction, energy and development projects across the United States, performing predictive modeling, field measurements, regulatory research and client deliverables. The position follows a standard 40‑hour week but may require occasional night or weekend work and involves regular nationwide travel and outdoor field work. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Acoustical Science or Environmental Policy, be a US citizen, and possess a valid driver’s license and clearance for a motor‑vehicle records review. Preferred qualifications include experience in acoustics or noise control, familiarity with CAD, Excel, GIS/Revit/BIM360, and proficiency with noise‑measurement equipment and public speaking. Relocation assistance is not offered; the role follows a hybrid schedule with scheduled office presence in the assigned California location. • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, US citizenship, valid driver’s license, and motor‑vehicle records clearance. • Preferred: experience in acoustics/noise control, CAD, Excel, GIS/Revit/BIM360, and noise‑measurement equipment. • Demonstrated teamwork, strong verbal communication, and public speaking abilities.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸acoustics
- ▸cad
- ▸excel
- ▸gis
- ▸noise measurement
Benefits
AECOM provides comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and various voluntary perks. As a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in FY2024, we offer award‑winning training, development programs, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports career growth and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and additional voluntary perks.
Work Environment
Field