Noise Specialist

First Carbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

We are hiring an Environmental Noise Analyst (CG06) to perform environmental noise and vibration impact assessments that support CEQA and NEPA compliance. Core responsibilities include conducting field noise monitoring, preparing noise models using tools such as TNM and Sound

PLAN, evaluating regulatory thresholds, and drafting high quality technical analyses. The position supports multiple project managers, contributes to environmental impact reports, and provides guidance on best practices for noise assessment and mitigation. This position will require experience conducting noise analysis (overseeing ambient noise measurements, stationary and mobile source noise modeling, construction noise modeling). This role will prepare technical documents that are clear, concise, well-written and legally supported.

This is a mid-level, management opportunity in our ever-growing Air and Noise team. This position will primarily prepare analyses in support of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis requirements. The Noise Analysis Manager will report to the Associate Director of Air & Noise.

The role of Noise Specialist requires strong knowledge of noise modeling and related sciences. Requires a strong understanding of federal, state and local regulations and can interpret data in line with those regulations to draft appropriate mitigation measures to address potential impacts. This role will serve as a senior noise technical staff lead that ensures the accuracy and quality of all noise analyses.

This role will also supervise junior staff on a project-by-project basis and provide guidance on legal reporting requirements. Will be responsible for promoting teamwork through interpersonal skills. Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and support staff on assigned projects. Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff’s written materials to provide constructive feedback. Requiring someone who can work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

This role will perform duties such as project research, data collection and analysis, report and proposal writing, and support business development efforts relating to noise and vibration impact analysis. As well as perform quantitative noise and vibration impact assessments in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. Field work may include noise monitoring and other data collection to support preparation of technical reports and models.

This role will support multiple project teams focused on the assessment of plans and projects in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Depending on the project team’s needs, this role will provide analysis for site development projects, as well as specific or general plan implementation projects. Projects may also include the development of general plan or municipal code policies and ordinances.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, mathematical/scientific, analytical, and verbal communication skills. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines and budgets. This individual must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Proficient with noise models as well as with performing off-model calculations. Model experience preferred includes: FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA RD-77-108), FHWA Roadway Construction Model; FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM), SoundPLAN
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Solid writing and attentive listening skills, contributing to complex environmental reports and participating in meetings
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