Project Scientist/Engineer – Acoustics

Epsilon Associates, Inc.; Maynard (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Annual performance bonus program

Full benefits package

Job summary

Epsilon Associates, Inc. in Maynard, MA seeks a full-time project scientist or engineer to support environmental licensing, permitting and compliance projects in the Acoustics Group.

This hybrid role combines office work with fieldwork and occasional travel. You will manage projects, mentor staff, perform sound level measurements, analyze meteorological data, run shadow flicker and sound modeling, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in a consulting environment.
• B.S./B.A. in Acoustics, Engineering, Environmental or Physical Sciences, or Physics.
• Experience using sound level measurement and meteorological equipment.
• Experience with ISO 9613-2 sound modeling software (CadnaA, SoundPLAN).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the Acoustics Group and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with community sound level measurement programs and meteorological data collection.
• Perform data analysis and shadow flicker analyses for wind turbines.
• Conduct sound level modeling and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Acoustics

Project management

Python

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in Acoustics, Engineering, Environmental or Physical Sciences, or Physics

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

ABOUT EPSILON

Epsilon is one of the best known and most respected environmental consulting firms in the northeast United States. Epsilon’s client base includes major energy, commercial real estate, aviation, institutional and residential developers, as well as local and state public agencies. As a well-established, mid-sized firm, we are large enough to support our team members professionally and personally, and small enough to keep our focus on project successes and client satisfaction. Epsilon is privately held by its Principals, who are experts in their fields and work side-by-side with staff of all levels on complex, high-profile and interesting projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

Epsilon is seeking a full-time project scientist or engineer to work as part of the Epsilon team on a wide range of environmental licensing, permitting and compliance projects. This hybrid position will encompass work primarily in the Acoustics Group in our Maynard, MA office location.

In the Acoustics Group, the successful candidate will perform project management, mentor junior staff, assist with community sound level measurement programs, meteorological data collection, data analysis, shadow flicker analyses for wind turbines, sound level modeling, and report preparation. This position requires occasional fieldwork as well as overnight, out-of-state travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 3-7+ years of experience in a consulting environment,
• B.S. or B.A. in Acoustics, Engineering, Environmental or Physical Sciences, or Physics,
• Experience in using sound level measurement and meteorological equipment,
• Experience with ISO 9613-2 sound modeling software (i.e. CadnaA, SoundPLAN)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, and
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary project team

The successful applicant will also have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have project management experience. Experience presenting technical material to clients, agency staff and/or regulatory boards, using programming languages (i.e. Python) is a plus. Experience in noise control engineering and/or in the energy industry is preferred.

In addition to the Preferred Qualifications, the Candidate must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle for business travel, including proper insurance and registration, and have all necessary paperwork to work in the USA.

SALARY RANGE

Epsilon’s pay range for this position is $70,000-$105,000 USD per year. Pay within this range is commensurate with experience and other job-related factors including but not limited to credentials, skill, and geographic location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB

• Be able to work safely outside in variable weather conditions for an extended period of time, as necessary,
• Work on a computer for extended periods of time,
• Be able to travel outside of the state via plane or car, for an extended period of time, and
• Be able to carry approximately 50 pounds on either paved paths, trails, or in fields.

WORKING CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE DUTIES ARE PERFORMED

Epsilon maintains a professional office located in a historic mill in downtown Maynard, MA. Office space is recently renovated, clean, quiet, and friendly.

• competitive base salary
• a 401k plan with a generous company match
• profit sharing
• an annual performance bonus program
• a full benefits package

Epsilon is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. We ensure a workplace that support and encourages creativity, professional growth and a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall employee health and well-being. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

Epsilon Associates, Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer

Applicants must have all necessary paperwork to work in the USA.