Acoustical Engineer - Remote, US
Bowman Consulting
Remote acoustical engineer providing noise analysis, modeling, and mitigation.
29 days ago ago
$85,000 - $125,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Troy, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Technical Services
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Aviation
Bridges
Rail & Transit
Roadways
Ports & Harbors
Water Resources
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
acoustic modeling
noise mitigation
impact assessments
technical deliverables
sound surveys
client liaison
- Plan and execute noise impact assessments for mining, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, commercial, and recreational projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, planning, and environmental studies.
- Develop and apply acoustical models (e.g., CadnaA) to predict sound propagation under varied environmental conditions.
- Design noise control and mitigation strategies for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Effective development of feasible and defensible noise mitigation solutions.
- Develop environmental noise analyses for industrial, utility, and transportation clients, to satisfy federal, state, or local acoustic criteria. Environmental acoustic analyses include noise monitoring, modeling, and mitigation design.
- Prepare technical deliverables, including environmental assessments, permitting documents, and compliance monitoring reports.
- Serve as liaison in acoustics, representing the firm with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of policies and best practices for noise management.
- Travel to projects to conduct ambient and operating sound surveys.
- Provide training and mentoring to colleagues on acoustic tools and methodologies.
- Provide technical leadership in sound measurement, analysis, and modeling.
- Receive general direction from senior technical leaders while independently managing assigned projects.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, testimony, and public presentations to agencies, commissions, and courts.
- Stay current with advancements in noise control engineering, modeling techniques, and regulatory frameworks.
What you bring
board certified
acoustical degree
5+ years
noise modeling
problem solving
communication
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including expert testimony.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Experience across multiple industries (e.g., mining, renewable energy, transportation, parks/recreation, commercial development) preferred.
- Board Certification in Noise Control Engineering (INCE Bd. Cert.) preferred.
- Accuracy and reliability of noise measurement, modeling, and impact assessments.
- Recognition as a trusted technical resource for clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
- Membership in the Institute of Noise Control Engineering and/or Acoustical Society of America preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
- Ability to be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development skills
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Five or more (5+) years of professional experience in environmental noise analysis, modeling, and control.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally reaching outward or above shoulder.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Mobility around an office environment.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to provide expert consulting and engineering solutions for infrastructure projects.
- Delivers a wide array of services including civil engineering, environmental, and land development.
- Works across diverse sectors such as energy, transportation, and residential developments.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, often involving complex regulatory and design challenges.
- Has a strong history of serving both public and private sector clients, with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Notable for their ability to adapt and innovate in rapidly evolving industries like renewable energy.
- Known for their collaborative approach, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and with precision.
- Growth: We grow and learn by seeking a variety of experiences which lead us to be confident when making tough choices.
- Growth: We aspire to achieve ambitious goals and realize our potential.
- Growth: Personal growth takes us beyond our zone of comfort. The rewards of advancing and expanding our horizons far outweigh occasional unease.
- Growth: We grow holistically using both right and left-brain thinking.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We express entrepreneurial spirit by taking ownership of our career and of our professional growth.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We make our own luck.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We don’t ask 'who is going to let me?', instead we ask, 'who is going to stop me?'
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We are committed to preserving our entrepreneurial spirit as we grow ever larger.
- Relationships: Establishment and nurturing of positive relationships with colleagues promotes Bowman’s Culture of Collaboration.
- Relationships: We are self-aware and emotionally intelligent in our interactions with others. We are aware and considerate of the emotions of those with whom we interact.
- Relationships: We form strong and lasting relationships with clients; we delight them by exceeding their expectations.
- Results Over Process: We balance adherence to process with efficient production of results.
- Results Over Process: We root out bad processes and promote good processes.
- Results Over Process: While measured and guided by KPI’s, we don’t blindly base decisions solely on short term results as measured by our KPI’s.
- Results Over Process: We figure out what to do when there is no play book.
- Results Over Process: We embrace simplicity and are crisp and concise when communicating.
- Safety & Well-being: We have zero tolerance for behaviors that jeopardize safety.
- Safety & Well-being: We speak up if we observe compromising situations.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a comprehensive approach to well-being; physical health and wellness as well as emotional well-being.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a work environment that promotes the well-being of our teammates.
- Safety & Well-being: We value working smart more than we value working hard.
- Responsible Freedom: Responsible people thrive on freedom and are worthy of freedom.
- Responsible Freedom: We think and act like leaders irrespective of formal authority.
- Responsible Freedom: We are self-motivating, self-aware, and self-disciplined.
- Responsible Freedom: We don't wait to be told what to do; we think and act with the mind of an owner.
- Responsible Freedom: We delegate and grant appropriate autonomy to those we lead.
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