Garver is seeking a Noise Specialist to lead traffic noise studies for our transportation business line. The Noise Specialist will be familiar with multiple state DOT noise policies and will perform all aspects of traffic noise studies, including field measurements, monitoring sound level meter annual calibrations, TNM modeling, and report development. Garver currently provides detailed and screening level traffic noise services for several state DOTs. The Noise Specialist would be required to manage the noise aspect of multiple projects simultaneously and ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget, and assist in the preparation of noise sections of NEPA documents.
Preference will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate experience in FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5) software, technical writing, CAD or Microstation, field noise data collection, and quality control reviews. Ideally, candidates shall demonstrate capabilities and experience in noise screening analysis, noise analysis for complex roadway improvements such as multi-level interchanges, and aviation noise modeling with AEDT.
Garver’s Transportation Planning and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our clients full-service environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver’s projects by being involved in a variety of project-types with diverse clients and internal project teams and expand our environmental services through high-quality work.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing traffic noise assessments and TNM modeling
- Experience in technical writing of noise assessments
- Completion of FHWA approved TNM and Traffic Noise Fundamentals courses
- Availability for occasional overnight travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage the schedules and budgets of multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Skills
- Aviation noise and/or air modeling with AEDT
- Working knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, and/or ArcMap
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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