Description

Environmental Noise Analyst

Location: Remote Austin, TX

Ready to make a difference?

Are you interested in supporting the sustainable development of infrastructure projects in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country? Then come support our team as an Environmental Noise Analyst .

ICF is seeking an Environmental Noise Analyst to support a broad range of transportation projects, preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and solutions related to compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The successful candidate will perform highway traffic noise assessments, extract spatial and traffic data, and build traffic noise models. They will collect traffic noise data in the field, operate a sound level meter and relevant software. This position will require occasional short-term/overnight travel for fieldwork and meetings and will require a valid driver’s license. They will support the assessment of impacts and help the team understand and make decisions related to key project objectives. The ideal candidate would bring initiative, inquisitiveness, a comfort with ambiguity and an enthusiasm for understanding and solving problems in a team-based environment.

Reasons why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details)

What you will be doing:

• Perform 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 varies sources for noise modeling.

• Build traffic noise models in Traffic Noise Model (TNM) software.

• Collect traffic noise data. Operate the sound level meter and relevant software.

• Summarize findings in technical reports.

• Require occasional short-term/overnight travel for fieldwork and meetings.

• Perform other related duties as necessary

• Travel requirements are 1 - 2 times a month, mainly in Texas, for 2 - 3 days at a time to collect traffic data. Will travel to other locations as necessary

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• BA/BS in environmental studies, urban planning, GIS, or a related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)

• 2+ years experience in use/application of Traffic Noise Analysis and appropriate sound measuring equipment

• Experience using TNM software (Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Modeling software)

• Experience using ESRI (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst)

• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

• Able to lift boxes no heavier than 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, driving, walking, standing, above head arm movements

What would be useful:

• TNM 2.5 Training Certification

• Noise barrier analysis experience

• Experience with or familiarity with TxDOT Traffic Noise guidelines

• Traffic Noise Analysis of over three highway projects in the past three years is preferred

• Experience using Sound level meter software such as Brüel & Kjær Integrating-averaging Sound Level Meter or similar

Professional skills you will use:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines

• Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues

• Microsoft Office software

• Desire to take initiative and support the team in whatever ways are needed

• Deep curiosity to learn new technologies, new regulations, and new tools

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are enthusiastic about doing what is right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this fast-paced and dynamic environment, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and enthusiastic individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are enthusiastic about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$59,469.00 - $101,098.00

Texas Remote Office (TX99)