Environmental Noise Specialist

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a self-starting, dynamic environmental noise specialist, with a focus on acoustic engineering. In this role, you will provide high-quality noise assessment, pre-and-post construction noise surveys, modeling noise impacts, and providing noise mitigation recommendations to Arcadis’ clients. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse project portfolio, including projects in the energy, industrial, and transport sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an acoustic professional looking to advance their career level with a global design and engineering company. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of project and client teams.

As a noise specialist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within the Resilience Team. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! 

Role accountabilities:

As an Environmental Noise Specialist, you will apply your technical knowledge to support a range of acoustical technical analyses for client projects. You will be responsible for the development of noise assessments, including background noise surveys, noise impact modeling for facilities and linear infrastructure, and noise mitigation design (conceptual) needed for compliance.  You will also be responsible for performing noise impact analyses for Environmental Assessment and Impact Statements for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state environmental policy programs. Therefore, you must have a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Cadna/A noise prediction software, and effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills, including experience writing detailed technical reports.

• In this role, you will work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope specific assignments. In addition, you will correspond and collaborate with Arcadis’ Air and Noise Community of Practice to ensure appropriate technical review of documents and support the expansion of our acoustical services globally.
• This role will primarily be office based; however, as needed, you will need to conduct field assignments, including participating in face-to-face client, technical, and other stakeholder meetings. This role will require the ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, do you share our passion for accelerating a planet positive future? Do you want to be part of a growing acoustical practice to support clients in the United States? If you are motivated and ready to grow your career supporting various projects, come join us! 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in acoustics, engineering, environmental science or related field of study
• A minimum of 7 years experience in acoustic engineering or consulting
• Experience with Cadna/A noise prediction software
• Ability to travel and work in the field collecting data

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master of Science degree

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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