RRP Consulting Engineers LLC · 13 hours ago
Senior Noise Analyst - Environmental Planner/Scientist
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRRP Consulting Engineers LLC is seeking a Senior Noise Analyst - Environmental Planner/Scientist. The role involves supporting transportation projects requiring NEPA compliance, building traffic noise models, and conducting noise assessments while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Supports transportation and other projects requiring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for transportation or other infrastructure (water, wastewater, etc.) projects in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation or other state/federal agency standards
Building traffic noise models in Traffic Noise Model (TNM) software
Application and knowledge of roadway design and concepts to assist with noise impacts and how they apply to TNM application and analysis
Support highway traffic noise assessments, identify potential noise receivers, potential ambient noise measurement sites, and potential field validation sites
Extract spatial data and traffic data from various sources for noise modeling
Collect traffic noise data. Operate a sound meter and relevant software
Summarize findings in technical reports. Serve as peer and/or QC reviewer for any analyses performed by other staff
Require occasional short-term/overnight travel for fieldwork and meetings. These are generally in Texas and Oklahoma but may include other locations as necessary
Perform other related duties as necessary
Leading and/or assisting in public and agency outreach, including noise workshops and noise-related public involvement efforts. Serves as a subject matter expert on noise at these events
Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists
Providing support and mentorship to entry and junior staff regarding noise analysis
Assisting with proposals and business development
Stays up to date on regulatory changes and establish working relationships with regulatory officials
Participate in client functions, trade shows and conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field
Minimum 7 years of related consulting or agency experience, specifically related to traffic noise analysis and modeling
TNM 2.5 training certification
TxDOT Precertification in 2.1.1 (Traffic Noise Analysis)
DOT experience, with TxDOT traffic noise guidelines preferred
Traffic noise analysis of at least 5 highway projects in the past 5 years is desired, one of which should be complicated and include traffic noise barriers. Urban and/or projects on new locations are a plus. Experience in facilitating and leading noise workshops is also a plus
Experience in using sound level meter software used for DOT-related traffic noise analysis
Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking standing and above head arm movements
Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, ArcGIS
Candidate must provide examples of traffic noise studies performed and approved by DOT
Knowledge and familiarity with devices and tools for data entry in application interfaces and use of GIS software with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap)
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Communicate and coordinate effectively with the project team and clients
Valid driver's license is required
Preferred
Application of noise analysis for federal and/or non-transportation projects, e.g. US Coast Guard, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc
Multi-discipline experience, such as air quality, natural resources, hazardous materials, etc. for transportation and water resources projects
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k)/Roth with company match
Paid time off
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
Company
RRP Consulting Engineers LLC
RRP was forged in 2023, but our roots date back to 1994.
51-200 employees
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