Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist

Black & Veatch Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Benefits start day one

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist to join our Environmental practice. You will support acoustical design and noise control engineering for projects across power, data centers, petrochemical, and telecom sectors.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, engage with project managers and clients, perform environmental noise assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and help ensure regulatory compliance throughout feasibility, permitting, design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; acoustics specialization preferred.
• 3+ years in acoustical consulting or related field.
• Experience with environmental noise assessment and noise control design.

Responsibilities

• Support acoustical design and noise control for power, data center, petrochemical, and transmission projects.
• Perform environmental noise assessments and modeling; identify mitigation options.
• Coordinate with project team, clients, and regulators to ensure compliant solutions.

Skills

Acoustics

Environmental noise

Noise modeling

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

BS or MS in engineering or science

Tools

GIS software

Excel

Job description

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Date: Oct 31, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Tualatin, OR, US Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Orlando, FL, US Tampa, FL, US Bloomington, MN, US Phoenix, AZ, US Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role as an Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.


• Work with a team of Acoustic & Noise Control specialists to support project owners in identifying and mitigating risk associated with environmental noise and industrial noise control.


• Join Black & Veatch’s Environmental practice focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients.

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The Team

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients. We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

• The Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist supports acoustical design and noise control engineering for Black & Veatch projects, with emphasis on environmental and community noise assessment for power generation (conventional and renewable), data centers, petrochemical, electric transmission and distribution, water supply, wastewater treatment, and telecommunications projects.


• Supports project phases including feasibility, siting, permitting, independent engineering, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, with responsibility for evaluating environmental noise risks and compliance requirements.


• Coordinates directly with project managers, proposal managers, chief engineers, project design engineers, clients, facility owners, and equipment manufacturers to develop practical, cost-effective noise control and mitigation solutions.


• Environmental Noise Assessments – Supports siting, permitting, and licensing studies for new and modified facilities by reviewing applicable local, state, and federal noise regulations and land use compatibility criteria; identifying sensitive receptors; conducting ambient noise surveys; developing and applying environmental noise models; evaluating construction and operational noise impacts; recommending mitigation; and preparing technical reports and supporting documentation for agency and public review.


• Acoustical Design and Compliance – Performs acoustical design studies to support engineering, procurement, and construction activities; develops equipment sound level specifications and mitigation requirements; prepares test protocols and performs or supports noise emissions performance testing to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements; and may support licensing proceedings, client presentations, and expert testimony as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in engineering or science; specialization in acoustics and/or noise control preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualify the individual to perform the job responsibilities may also be considered.


• Demonstrated experience supporting environmental and community noise assessments, acoustical design studies, and noise control engineering activities relevant to the key responsibilities listed above.


• Experience working independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and accurate project goals.


• A minimum of 3 years of experience in acoustical consulting, with experience in environmental noise assessment and industrial noise control preferred.


• Familiarity with environmental noise regulations, noise ordinances, permitting requirements, and land use compatibility criteria applicable to infrastructure and industrial projects.


• Experience conducting ambient noise monitoring, reviewing field data, and applying environmental noise modeling software to evaluate community impacts and mitigation options.


• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and graphics programs; familiarity with GIS software is beneficial.


• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical writing skills, with ability to prepare clear reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines; experience supporting client, agency, and public-facing discussions is beneficial.


• Positive, team-first, get-the-job-done commitment.


• Domestic travel required. Infrequent international travel can be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or professional degree in Sciences in area of expertise preferred with specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities.


• A minimum total of 3 years of related work experience. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.


• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.


• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication


• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time


• Domestic travel is required

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Non-exempt position.

• State of Colorado:

$39.24 - $58.87

• State of Minnesota:

$37.45 - $56.19

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

015

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