Project Traffic Noise Analyst
About The Position
We're seeking an experienced Transportation Noise Analyst to join our Noise team in Baltimore, Maryland or Raleigh, North Carolina and collaborate with the Transportation Engineering group. This role involves conducting noise analyses for transportation projects across the eastern U.S. through planning, engineering, and construction phases. Responsibilities include performing noise analysis, evaluating noise abatement, preparing reports, attending client meetings, and supporting public outreach efforts. Experience with transportation noise analysis, 23 CFR 772 compliance, and familiarity with mid-Atlantic region noise policies is preferred. Air Quality experience is a plus. Key responsibilities include data collection, noise monitoring, modeling, mitigation analysis, report writing, and coordination with clients for NEPA studies or final design projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in project planning, understand highway design plans, ability to coordinate with team members, to manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks to meet client needs. Knowledge of transportation planning, particularly highway projects, is essential. We seek a motivated, organized individual capable of working in both office and field environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with clients to foster strong relationships.
Requirements
- Knowledge of state and federal (FHWA) noise policies and procedures
- Experience preparing highway noise traffic analyses, including for state DOT projects, in the eastern U.S.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technical capabilities in noise analysis
- Self-motivated
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within teams
- Ability to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve client goals
- Understanding of MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, and/or GIS
- Proficiency in the latest version of the Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5 or 3.X).
- Proficient with Type II noise meters
- Familiarity with highway design principles and traffic planning
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must be able to travel as needed for project assignments
- Willingness to work outdoors on occasion
- Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, acoustics or environmental discipline
- TNM 2.5 Training Certificate from a recognized organization
- 4+ years of experience performing transportation noise analysis
Nice To Haves
- Air Quality experience
- Experience with transportation noise analysis, 23 CFR 772 compliance, and familiarity with mid-Atlantic region noise policies
- Team leadership experience preferred
- Prequalification to perform noise analyses for state DOT(s)
Responsibilities
- Data collection
- Noise monitoring
- Modeling
- Mitigation analysis
- Report writing
- Coordination with clients for NEPA studies or final design projects
- Performing noise analysis
- Evaluating noise abatement
- Preparing reports
- Attending client meetings
- Supporting public outreach efforts
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
