Noise Specialist
About The Position
HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a Noise and Vibration Specialist to join its growing Environmental Planning Group. The role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise, work on diverse CEQA and NEPA projects, and take on increasing responsibility in project management, client service, and business development. Qualified candidates will be considered in the Sacramento, Pasadena, or San Diego regions. The position has a hybrid work schedule, with in-office collaboration at least three days per week depending on location. The Noise Specialist conducts field measurements, models traffic and construction noise, researches local ordinances, collaborates with environmental planners, develops mitigation strategies, and prepares technical analyses for CEQA and NEPA documentation. The position also involves presenting findings to clients and mentoring junior staff. The role works alongside multidisciplinary environmental experts on projects involving California communities and infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in acoustics, physics, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience preparing noise/acoustic technical studies in California.
- Experience supporting CEQA environmental review and impact assessment.
- Experience conducting ambient noise monitoring and data analysis; ANSI Type II noise level meter experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM).
- Knowledge of California and federal noise regulations and guidance.
- Strong proposal preparation, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SoundPLAN, CadnaA, or comparable 3D noise modeling software.
- NEPA environmental review experience.
- Experience providing construction noise monitoring and Title 24 compliance services.
- Background supporting transportation, rail, transit, utility, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FRA, FTA, CREATE, FAA AEDT, NSR, and NADR methodologies.
- Approved noise consultant status in California jurisdictions.
- Advanced degree or related professional certification.
- Established client relationships and business development experience.
Responsibilities
- Quantify construction, stationary, and mobile noise and vibration levels using computer models and spreadsheets.
- Conduct ambient noise and vibration measurements using professional monitoring equipment.
- Evaluate compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and CEQA significance thresholds.
- Research local ordinances, general plans, and federal guidance.
- Develop mitigation measures and compliance strategies.
- Manage technical studies and prepare CEQA/NEPA noise analyses.
- Provide noise compliance services, including monitoring and Title 24 analyses.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
- Support proposal development, contract amendments, and business development efforts.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
- Present project findings to clients.
- Travel and conduct fieldwork as needed.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
