Senior Noise Analyst
About The Position
Michael Baker International’s Transportation Practice is seeking an experienced Senior Noise Analyst to join its established nationwide noise practice. The position is ideally based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, but may be based in other Michael Baker offices across the country. Remote or hybrid work is available within the United States. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise for transportation-related noise studies, primarily for highway, rail, and airport projects, and contribute to complex NEPA studies. The role requires advanced FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) 2.5 experience and a strong understanding of federal and state noise regulations, policies, and procedures. The position also supports proposal development, project scoping, task and project management, public involvement, and communication of technical findings to clients, agencies, project teams, and the public. The approximate compensation range is $100,000–$150,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. This is a current vacancy, which Michael Baker International intends to fill by January 11, 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience with FHWA highway traffic noise analysis.
- Advanced proficiency with TNM 2.5.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state DOT noise policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting noise-related public involvement.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- TNM classroom certification.
- Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or GIS.
- Rail and airport noise analysis experience.
- Community or municipal noise study experience, including data center, energy, industrial, or commercial projects.
- Experience managing stand-alone noise projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform transportation noise analyses for highway, rail, and airport projects.
- Develop and analyze advanced noise models using TNM 2.5.
- Conduct noise monitoring, data collection, impact assessments, and abatement analyses.
- Interpret and apply 23 CFR Part 772, FHWA, FRA, FAA, and state-specific noise policies and guidelines.
- Prepare technical reports and noise documentation for NEPA studies.
- Support proposal development, project scoping, and task and project management.
- Manage or support stand-alone noise projects and noise components of larger NEPA studies.
- Communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, project teams, and the public.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional and personal development.
- Generous paid time off.
- Commuter and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
