What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Noise Consultant position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Noise and Air Consultant
In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage projects, supervise and oversee work conducted by others on our noise and air quality team, conduct air quality and noise studies for a wide range of projects, prepare technical reports, represent VHB at meetings with key clients, and support public outreach efforts to communicate study findings. This position will include working with Senior VHB leadership to shape and build the air and noise practice at VHB.
Responsibilities:
- Lead air and noise studies for a wide range of clients across the transportation, energy, and private development markets
- Utilize a wide range of technical tools such as GIS, CAD, Cadna-A, FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model, FHWA’s Roadway Construction Noise Model, FTA/FRA Noise and Vibration Guidance modeling and FAA Aviation Environmental Design Tool, Matlab and spreadsheets, MOVES, AERMOD CAL3QHCR, etc.
- Expertise in mobile and stationary source modeling and conformity
- Prepare technical reports on study findings and review technical writing from other team members
- Present at public meetings
- Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities
Responsibilities
- Lead noise and vibration studies for a wide range of clients across the transportation, energy, and private development markets
- Analyze noise and vibration using models such as Cadna-A, FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model, FHWA’s Roadway Construction Noise Model, FTA/FRA Noise and Vibration Guidance modeling and FAA Aviation Environmental Design Tool
- Utilize a wide range of technical tools such as Cadna-A, GIS, CAD, Matlab and spreadsheets
- Prepare technical reports on study findings and review technical writing from other team members
- Present at public meetings
- Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technical capabilities in noise consulting
- Self-motivated
- Team leadership qualities
- Ability to manage multiple projects
Qualifications
- BS in engineering, acoustics, transportation, math, physics, environmental science, or related field (engineering preferred)
- 10 years of professional noise consulting experience
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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