Aviation Planner - Aviation Noise Analyst

HNTB; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis, NEPA compliance, and related environmental planning. You will collect data, analyze noise impacts, and develop exposure maps using AEDT, contributing to airport master plans and Part 150 studies.

You will also prepare technical documents, coordinate with agencies and clients, and present findings in meetings and public involvement sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEPA, Part 150, and environmental planning studies.
• Proficiency in aviation noise modeling and AEDT.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills.
• Public involvement and stakeholder facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and prepare noise model input data from FAA and airport systems.
• Analyze flight tracks and aircraft performance data.
• Develop noise exposure maps using AEDT.
• Prepare NEPA documents and technical reports.
• Lead maps, exhibits and presentation materials for projects.
• Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies on scope and impact.
• Attend client meetings and present methods and results.
• Perform GIS analyses including population impact assessments.
• Support ALP, forecasts, airspace simulation and environmental studies.

Skills

Aviation noise analysis

GIS data analysis

Public involvement

Regulatory coordination

Data interpretation

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

Job description

What We're Looking For

HNTB Corporation is currently seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis. Specific duties include conducting analyses of aircraft noise impacts associated with airport operations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 14 CFR Part 150 studies and Airport Master Plans and other planning studies. The position requires working knowledge of FAA Orders 1050.1 and 5050.4B, 14 CFR Part 150, and other aviation environmental policy and guidance, as well as aviation and airspace systems.

This Position Will Include The Following Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and prepare noise model input data from various sources, including FAA data and airport noise and operations monitoring systems.
• Analyze flight tracks, aircraft performance data
• Participate in the development and evaluation of aviation activity forecasts and operational scenarios for use in environmental and planning studies.
• Develop aircraft noise exposure maps using AEDT.
• Evaluate noise impacts for NEPA, Part 150, and airport development projects.
• Perform advanced GIS analyses including population impact assessments, noise contour overlays, and preparation of publication-quality exhibits.
• Researching, writing and preparing detailed technical documents and clear and concise NEPA documents.
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies and present analytical methods, assumptions, and results.
• Explain technical noise analyses to non-technical stakeholders in public involvement activities including public workshops and public hearings.
• Coordinate and consult with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies on scope and impact of projects.
• Maintain aviation databases and quality-control procedures.

In addition to noise analysis, the position may support a diverse portfolio of aviation planning and environmental projects, including Airport Layout Plan (ALP) preparation, aviation demand forecasting, operational and airspace simulation, air quality analysis, GIS-based spatial analysis, and airport development planning studies.

What You’ll Do

• Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.
• Identifies planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.
• Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.
• Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
• Participates in client meetings and interactions.
• Leads preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.
• Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.
• Participates in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects
• Writes major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Participates in public process and stakeholder facilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, or
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring

• Proficient at using software specific to planning jobs. Aids Planners I and II in increasing their software proficiency.
• Analyzes data to provide findings and recommendations to more experienced staff to move the project forward and determine solutions. Provides direction on data resources to less experienced staff.
• Uses judgement to appropriately identify research tools and sources to conduct technical analysis and assess the findings with some oversight by more experienced staff.
• Drafts reports, including compiled materials from others, to create and substantiate findings. Contributes to presentations and may present findings to the team.
• Assists in preparing materials for client meetings by creating an agenda and organizing meeting materials. Attends client meetings and takes minutes.

What We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Aviation Management, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or transportation or urban planning related field
• At least 5 years’ experience
• Experience with AEDT (experience in highway or transit noise modeling is a plus)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PE, EIT, ACIP or CEP is desirable

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD, Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Santa Ana, CA (Irvine)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $85,580.52 - $128,370.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $93,022.31 - $139,533.46. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Washington is $89,301.41 - $133,952.12. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Colorado is $81,859.63 - $122,789.44. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The anticipated last day to apply is 02/07/2027. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

The approximate pay range for New York is $93,022.31 - $139,533.46. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $89,301.41 - $133,952.12. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Maryland is $78,138.74 - $117,208.11. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $85,580.52 - $128,370.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Planning Group

ReqID: R-31602

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