Acoustical Engineer
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for an Acoustical Engineer to join our team remotely. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
- Five or more (5+) years of professional experience in environmental noise analysis, modeling, and control.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across multiple industries (e.g., mining, renewable energy, transportation, parks/recreation, commercial development) preferred.
- Board Certification in Noise Control Engineering (INCE Bd. Cert.) preferred.
- Membership in the Institute of Noise Control Engineering and/or Acoustical Society of America preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in sound measurement, analysis, and modeling.
- Serve as liaison in acoustics, representing the firm with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Plan and execute noise impact assessments for mining, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, commercial, and recreational projects.
- Develop and apply acoustical models (e.g., CadnaA) to predict sound propagation under varied environmental conditions.
- Design noise control and mitigation strategies for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, planning, and environmental studies.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, testimony, and public presentations to agencies, commissions, and courts.
- Contribute to the development of policies and best practices for noise management.
- Develop environmental noise analyses for industrial, utility, and transportation clients, to satisfy federal, state, or local acoustic criteria. Environmental acoustic analyses include noise monitoring, modeling, and mitigation design.
- Travel to projects to conduct ambient and operating sound surveys.
- Prepare technical deliverables, including environmental assessments, permitting documents, and compliance monitoring reports.
- Provide training and mentoring to colleagues on acoustic tools and methodologies.
- Stay current with advancements in noise control engineering, modeling techniques, and regulatory frameworks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
