Noise Specialist

ICF•Irvine, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

To support our growth, we are seeking a Noise Specialist to contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The position is available for entry level candidates, or for professionals with 1-3 years of experience. An applicant for the Noise Specialist position will work with current ICF noise staff to conduct noise and vibration analyses for development and transportation projects in support of ICF’s California Region. Additional support in other Regions across the Country may be necessary. A Noise Specialist at ICF will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, build their project management skills, interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. Our southern California offices provide environmental planning, transportation, and energy-related professional services to public and private clients throughout the state of California. The position is based out of our Irvine, CA office but will be remote with the opportunity to come to the office for meetings, training etc, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in acoustics, physics, engineering, environmental science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in noise analysis.
Ability to conduct outdoor fieldwork, including lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. on occasion.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check with willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings, and occasional overnight travel as necessary.
Competency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and work well independently and within a team.
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

Nice To Haves

0-3 years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA analyses for any resource topics.
0-3 years of experience specifically preparing noise and vibration impact analyses pursuant to CEQA/NEPA preferred
Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules.
Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills a plus.
Basic understanding of TNM, SoundPLAN, or similar noise modeling software.
General understanding of NEPA and CEQA guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with project managers and senior noise and transportation staff.

Responsibilities

Assisting with data collection and impact analysis for noise and vibration projects
Quantify construction, traffic, and operational (e.g., HVAC and emergency generator noise) noise levels and construction vibration levels using computer models and spreadsheets
Assist senior noise staff with the creation of written noise technical reports for transportation, industrial, commercial development, and construction projects primarily under CEQA and NEPA.
Lead noise and vibration impact analyses for land use development, infrastructure, and roadway projects, as appropriate.
Research and interpret local noise ordinances and general plan policies to identify applicable thresholds for analyses in different jurisdictions
Coordinate and conduct field work related to noise analyses for various types of projects with a variety of noise meters.
Help prepare written Noise Study Reports (NSR) and Noise Abatement Decision Reports (NADR) consistent with the requirements of 23CFR772 and the Caltrans Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol.
Solve quantitative and qualitative problems
Interact effectively with other staff and stakeholders/clients.