Senior Acoustics/Noise Consultant

General Responsibilities

Terracon is seeking a Senior Acoustics / Noise Consultant to join our growing U.S. environmental noise and acoustics practice. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a consulting environment, enjoys technical leadership, and is motivated to support project delivery, client relationships, and team development across a diverse range of markets.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Lead and manage acoustics and noise projects from proposal through completion delivering projects on schedule, and within scope and budget.
• Conduct and oversee environmental noise studies, sound level monitoring, modeling, and impact assessments.
• Apply and interpret federal, state, and local noise regulations and guidance.
• Prepare technical reports, permit support documentation, and client-facing presentations.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for staff, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Terracon’s environmental, engineering, and construction teams on integrated solutions.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes and help establish best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in environmental acoustics and noise consulting.
• Strong working knowledge of acoustical measurement techniques and instrumentation, noise modeling software, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with acoustical modeling software (e.g., SoundPlan, CadnaA) and technical tools to support acoustics/noise analyses (spreadsheets, GIS, AutoCAD).
• Experience managing projects and interacting directly with clients.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, concise technical reports.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Acoustics or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Board Certification in Acoustical Engineering (INCE Bd. Cert.) or progress toward PE or INCE Board Certification.
• Experience with noise evaluations for Data Center, Power generation, Airports.
• Experience supporting the noise component of transportation, energy, industrial, land development, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA, environmental permitting, and public process support.
• Established client relationships or a track record of business development success.