Noise Specialist 2

About the role

We are seeking a Traffic Noise Specialist 2 to support transportation, environmental, and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States. You will prepare Traffic Noise Reports, perform acoustical assignments, and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an experienced Traffic Noise Analyst focused on preparing Traffic Noise Reports with proven strong analytical and writing skills
• Perform acoustical assignments requiring application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on projects or assist more senior staff on larger projects
• Function as a Technical Specialist, Task Lead or Project Manager on projects as needed
• Give direction to clerical, technical and lower-level professional personnel as needed
• Prepare and review technical studies for NEPA compliance and do public outreach as necessary
• Utilize GIS and the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to perform traffic noise analyses around the United States
• Perform other related duties as necessary
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or INCE Board certification
• Master's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or closely related field
• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Geology or closely related field
• A minimum of 4 years related experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficient with GIS and the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM)
• Proficient with field noise measurements and software used to process and analyze measurement data
• Familiar with relevant ISO and related U.S. acoustical standards
• Familiar with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, USIBC, etc)
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years related experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficient with GIS
• Proficient with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze measurement data
• Familiar with relevant ISO and related U.S. acoustical standards
• Familiar with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, USIBC, etc)
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular