Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Acoustic Consultant/ Noise Specialist to join our Environmental Permitting and Planning West group. This hybrid role can be based in any of AECOM's Western Metropolitan locations.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Primary support on noise analysis tasks for major transportation, construction, energy, architecture, and development projects across the U.S.
• Perform predictive analyses with spreadsheet-based tools and commercially available software such as FHWA Traffic Noise Model, CadnaA, and EASE.
• Deploy and supervise a variety of sound level measurements in the field; conduct and document attended sound measurements; download and process collected data for report or presentation content inclusion. Sound measurement tasks will frequently require working in an outdoor environment. Regular travel across the United States should be anticipated.
• Research and review regulatory issues regarding local, state, and national codes.
• Prepare client deliverables (e.g., letter reports, technical documents, graphics, and acoustical specifications).
• While the position typically adheres to a traditional 40-hour per week work schedule, some night and weekend assignments will be required or expected.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, acoustical science, or environmental policy (or closely related fields) plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in acoustics and/or noise control.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment with potential for arctic and desert climates and must be able to carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.​​​​​​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, acoustical science, or environmental policy (or closely related fields) plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Park Service (NPS), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations and guidance with respect to noise/acoustics.
• Practical knowledge and experience with environmental, architectural, engineered acoustics, and vibration issues as related to commercial, educational, healthcare, infrastructure, and residential projects.
• Competency using ArcGIS software, Google Earth Pro, AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Navisworks.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on large projects.
• Demonstrated excellent writing (samples of work requested for review) and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with equipment and procedures relating to conducting acoustical measurements.
• Familiarity with CAD software and tools.
• Experience or proven completed training with Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5) and/or CadnaA.
• Competence with Excel (database manipulation, formulas, conditional formatting, etc.)

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.