Senior Noise Specialist

About the role

VHB’s Watertown, Massachusetts office is seeking a Senior Noise Specialist to join our growing Environmental practice. This is a role for someone ready to take ownership of technical work and begin leading it: managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a trusted technical voice with clients and the public. You will lead noise and vibration studies across a wide range of markets, from transportation and energy to private development, and help shape how our team delivers this work as the practice grows. If you are looking for a place to deepen your technical expertise while building leadership and client-facing skills, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead noise and vibration studies for a wide range of clients across the transportation, energy, and private development markets
• Supervise and review work produced by other members of the noise team, providing technical direction and mentorship
• Conduct modeling and analysis using tools such as Cadna-A, FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model, FHWA’s Roadway Construction Noise Model, FTA/FRA Noise and Vibration Guidance modeling and FAA Aviation Environmental Design Tool
• Utilize a wide range of technical tools such as GIS, CAD, MATLAB and spreadsheet-based analysis
• Prepare and review technical reports
• Represent VHB at client meetings and present study findings at public meetings and outreach events
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical capabilities in noise consulting
• Self-motivated
• Team leadership qualities
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• BS in engineering, acoustics, transportation, math, physics, environmental science, or related field (engineering preferred)
• 8-11 years of professional noise consulting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure or certification such as a PE or INCE Board Certification, or progress toward one
• Experience with energy projects such as substations, solar, and battery storage
• Experience presenting to the public or supporting community outreach

Pay

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $100,000–133,000; the position located in New York is $105,000–140,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment