Aviation Noise & Planning Analyst

HNTB Corporation; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks an aviation planner specializing in aviation noise analysis. You will conduct NEPA/Part 150 studies, develop noise exposure maps with AEDT, and present complex analyses to clients and agencies.

The role requires GIS proficiency (ArcGIS Pro), CAD, and programming skills (SQL, Python, R, VBA) with strong technical writing abilities. Collaboration across project teams and public involvement efforts is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field with applicable experience.
• Experience analyzing aviation noise for NEPA/Part 150 studies is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication for client and regulator interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare noise model input data from FAA sources and monitoring systems.
• Analyze flight tracks and aircraft performance data.
• Develop noise exposure maps using AEDT and perform GIS analyses.
• Prepare concise NEPA documents and present methods to clients and regulators.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies and maintain aviation databases.

Skills

Aviation noise analysis

AEDT

GIS (ArcGIS Pro)

Data processing (SQL/Python/R/VBA)

Technical writing & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AEDT

ArcGIS Pro

CAD

SQL

Python

R

VBA

Job description

HNTB Corporation seeks an aviation planner specializing in aviation noise analysis. You will conduct NEPA/Part 150 studies, develop noise exposure maps with AEDT, and present complex analyses to clients and agencies.

The role requires GIS proficiency (ArcGIS Pro), CAD, and programming skills (SQL, Python, R, VBA) with strong technical writing abilities. Collaboration across project teams and public involvement efforts is expected.