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Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id :
116766
Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch? At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind. The Opportunity In this role as an Staff Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist , you will have the opportunity to: Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company. Work with a team of Acoustic & Noise Control specialists to support project owners in identifying and mitigating risk associated with environmental noise and industrial noise control. Join Black & Veatch's Environmental practice focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients. #LI-BK1 The Team Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients. ?We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions. Key Responsibilities Leads the production of multiple environmental noise assessments, acoustical design studies, and industrial noise control evaluations of comprehensive scope for infrastructure projects, including power generation, renewable energy, transmission and distribution, data centers, petrochemical facilities, water and wastewater facilities, and telecommunications projects. Manages acoustics and noise control work from scope development through final deliverable, including scope, schedule, budget, technical approach, coordination, and quality of assigned work. Leads and performs environmental noise studies supporting project siting, permitting, licensing, independent engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Work may include regulatory review, ambient sound surveys, noise modeling, impact assessment, mitigation development, technical reporting, agency and public review support, and expert testimony. Leads and performs acoustical design and industrial noise control studies. Develops project noise criteria, equipment sound level specifications, mitigation requirements, test protocols, and noise emissions performance testing programs to demonstrate regulatory, contractual, and design compliance while supporting cost-effective facility design. Coordinates preparation and delivery of client-ready technical work products and actively collaborates with project managers, proposal managers, chief engineers, design engineers, clients, facility owners, equipment manufacturers, regulators, and other internal and external team members. Routinely leads client interactions, technical meetings, and presentations. Communicates client interests and project drivers to the team and develops practical technical approaches that address those concerns. Identifies technical, regulatory, commercial, schedule, and execution risks associated with environmental noise and acoustical design; advises project leadership and recommends mitigative or corrective solutions. Supports or leads business development and pursuit activities, including client engagement, development of comprehensive acoustics and noise control scopes, technical approaches, schedules, staffing plans, cost estimates, and proposals. May manage client relationships within the practice area. Authors and presents technical papers, guidance, or training related to environmental acoustics, industrial noise control, modeling, measurement, mitigation, or regulatory compliance. Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, acoustics, physics, environmental science, or a related technical discipline; specialization or advanced training in acoustics and/or noise control preferred. Other education, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the responsibilities may be considered. A minimum of 5 years of related experience in acoustical consulting, environmental noise assessment, and/or industrial noise control, with demonstrated capability to function as a lead consultant or technical specialist with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience leading multiple noise or acoustics studies of comprehensive scope and managing assigned scope, schedule, budget, resources, technical quality, and client deliverables. Demonstrated experience conducting ambient sound surveys, applying environmental noise regulations and criteria, modeling facility noise emissions, evaluating community impacts, and developing practical mitigation recommendations. Experience developing acoustical design criteria, equipment sound level specifications, noise control requirements, test protocols, and compliance or performance testing programs for industrial or infrastructure facilities. Ability to identify project risks and issues, exercise sound professional judgment, advise project leadership, and develop mitigative or corrective solutions. Experience leading client interactions, technical meetings, and presentations, with the ability to understand and communicate client interests and project drivers to multidisciplinary teams. In-depth knowledge of environmental acoustics and industrial noise control methods, regulations, measurement practices, modeling techniques, and mitigation strategies applicable to infrastructure projects. E
