Services Consultant / Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist

Job Description:
***Candidates must reside within 50 miles of a Black and Veatch office to be considered for conversion***
This role is open to candidates at any BV office location and remote candidates.
Project travel expenses will be covered as there is 10% travel requirments. No per diem.
Schedule is M-F 8 Hours a day.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Support project owners in identifying and mitigating risk associated with environmental noise and industrial Noise Control.
Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
Join ***s Environmental practice to work with a team of professionals focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients.
Functions in a mid level consultant or specialist capacity. Responsible for performing all aspects of conventional consulting assessments and technical analyses. Broadens knowledge and skill set in practice area. May start to expand knowledge in other practice areas. Demonstrates capabilities with moderate supervision. Production: Coordinates and prepares studies of moderate complexity within practice area. Participates in multiple studies or projects simultaneously. May lead or coordinate field studies and project site visits. Coordination: Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other practice area team members. Initiates contact with other project team members (internal/external) as needed. Actively seeks to understand client interests through client contact and interaction with project leadership. Capability: Readily identifies project risks and issues, and develops recommended solutions on study assignments. Knowledge: Provides professional judgment based on industry knowledge in discussing ideas and seeking necessary approvals. Proactively develops additional knowledge applicable to practice area(s). Resources: Leads the development of process and tool improvements. People: Provides direction and guidance to others in practice area on study assignments. May mentor and train others. Business: Provides support to business development or pursuit.
Education Requirement:
BS or MS degree in engineering or science; specialization in acoustics and/or Noise Control preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities may also be considered.
3 years of experience in acoustical consulting; specific experience in industrial Noise Control and environmental noise assessment preferred.
Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and graphics programs; experience with environmental noise modeling software preferred; familiarity with GIS software would also be beneficial.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist is involved in all aspects of acoustical design and Noise Control engineering to support the broad scope of global *** projects in the areas of power generation (conventional and renewable), data centers, petrochemical, electric transmission and distribution, water supply, wastewater treatment, and telecommunications.
The Acoustics & Noise Control Services group supports all phases of projects including siting, permitting, independent engineering, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
The Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist coordinates directly with project managers, proposal managers, chief engineers, and project design engineers from all divisions and businesses within *** as well as with clients, facility owners, and equipment manufacturers.
Specific responsibilities include:
o Environmental Assessments Perform noise impact studies to support the siting, permitting, and licensing of new facilities. These efforts include reviewing noise regulations, conducting ambient noise surveys, modeling facility noise emissions, evaluating potential community impacts, determining necessary mitigation, preparing required reports and documentation, supporting licensing efforts through agency and public review, and providing expert testimony as necessary.
o Acoustical Design Perform acoustical design studies to support project engineering, procurement, and construction activities. Develop equipment sound level specifications and mitigation requirements to ensure compliance with the design objectives while maintaining a cost-effective facility design. Prepare test protocols and perform noise emissions performance tests to demonstrate compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.