Assistant Consultant Acoustics Engineering

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As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Acoustics, Vibration and Air Quality Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Acoustical Engineer for one of our west coast offices, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, or Irvine, CA.  

Your Impact

• Conducting Noise analyses for transportation projects (all modes)
• FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) development
• Work with project teams to import project design files into TNM
• Analyze noise impacts and mitigation measures in TNM
• Travelling to project locations to conduct noise monitoring and assess land use
• Present results of technical analyses in a written, clear, concise manner
• Providing NEPA planning support to local staff
• Assist and support design teams in the execution of projects
• Provide technical input during various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Attend client/agency meetings 
• Maintain positive team relationships
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines, as required
• Work with local and remote staff as part of a National Service Line
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Additional Knowledge Areas:

• Familiarity with Federal (FHWA, FTA, FRA) and State noise policies.
• Vibration analyses for transportation projects (all modes)
• Noise and vibration compliance testing for industrial and power projects
• Knowledge of underwater noise modeling and assessment
• Ability to assess and create noise and/or vibration monitoring plans.
• Power plant and industrial experience
• Architectural acoustics and design

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges.  If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Acoustics or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of post-education experience in noise modeling
• Ability to run CadnaA
• Experience with Microsoft office
• Experience with ArcGIS, Microstation, and AutoCad 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with FHWA TNM
• 2 years of experience leading traffic noise modeling analyses
• 2 years of experience in field noise monitoring 
• EIT, Licensed or Charted Engineer

 

 

 

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $68,600 - $100,300

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