NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Acoustic Engineer
Prince William County, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $153K/yr
3+ years expPrince William County Government is seeking a qualified Acoustic Engineer to support the enforcement and development of the County Noise Ordinance. This role involves managing environmental noise impacts and promoting public health and safety through various responsibilities, including policy development, fieldwork, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the enforcement efforts of the noise ordinance
Gather evidence and issue notice of violations
Offer noise mitigation strategies and engage with the public and community partners
Develop policy and procedures and prepare documentation for legal proceedings
Respond to complaints of potential noise ordinance violations
Gather sound measurements, download, and analyze the data
Analyze acoustic data and prepare detailed technical reports, findings, and recommendations for enforcement and/or mitigation
Issue violation notices and testify in court proceedings
Coordinate enforcement efforts with other agencies, departments, community partners, and other stakeholders
Assist in reviewing development and construction plans for compliance with noise ordinance and noise mitigation requirements
Review and process requests for variances, building and development plans regarding noise mitigation, rezoning applications, proffer agreements, or special use permits
Maintain and calibrate sound measurement equipment in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
Contribute to the Department's commitment to safety, team building, training, and professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 years of related work experience in the field of acoustics
Must have strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable reports
Must possess knowledge of sound measurement principles, noise propagation, and acoustic analysis tools
Must have excellent time management skills while maintaining high-performance standards without compromising the quality of work
Must have a working knowledge of various computer products, such as MS Teams, MS Word, and MS Outlook
Preferred
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering related field, preferably with coursework in acoustics
A demonstrated understanding of sound pressure levels, octave bands, frequency spectrums
Experience with sound level mitigation and control in a range of industrial, commercial, residential environments
Experience in leading and managing noise control projects, individually and with a team
Certification in noise measurement or environmental noise assessment (e.g., Institute of Noise Control Engineering – INCE Board Certification)
Experience using sound level meters, analyzing sound level data, and acoustic modeling software (e.g., SoundPLAN, CadnaA, or equivalent)
Experience working in or with government regulatory agencies
Benefits
Medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage
Dental plans
A separate vision plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Hiring bonus of $3,000
Company
NEOGOV
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