Senior Analyst (Noise/Air): Maryland/Remote

Inceusa; Maryland; Remote; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental group as a Senior Analyst, where you will leverage your expertise in air quality and noise analyses to make a significant impact on transportation projects. This part-time role offers the flexibility of remote work, with the potential for full-time opportunities. You will engage in quantitative analyses, prepare detailed reports, and collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to environmental excellence. If you have a passion for environmental science and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a difference in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in air quality and noise analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality and noise analyses for transportation projects.
• Prepare technical reports and analyze data for environmental impacts.

Skills

Air Quality Analysis

Noise Analysis

Environmental Planning

Technical Writing

Data Collection

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

GIS Software

Traffic Noise Model (TNM)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning

Master's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

SoundPlan

CadnaA

ArcGIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES)

CAL3QHC

Job description

Senior Analyst (Noise/Air): Maryland/Remote

Position Description:

Blackwater is seeking a senior-level analyst to conduct air quality and noise analyses. The position is part-time with the potential for full-time in the future; remote workers are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate has experience conducting air quality and noise analyses for transportation projects and is willing to apply that experience to non-transportation projects. Salary/hourly rate is negotiable based on experience. Familiarity with SoundPlan and/or CadnaA is a plus!

Starting Salary Range:
$80,000 to $125,000 annually ($38-$65/hour)

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, landscape architecture, or a related environmental or engineering field
• Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field (degree can be substituted for having 10+ years of practical experience)
• 10+ years of practical experience in analysis of Acoustic and/or Air Quality Impacts for transportation projects
• Strong understanding of computer-aided design software (ArcGIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Experience with the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and CAL3QHC
• Proficiency with FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM)/TNM 2.5 Training Certificate
• Familiarity with SoundPlan and/or CadnaA
• Strong knowledge of FHWA guidance on highway and noise impacts and abatement
• Proficiency with travel demand forecasting and interpretation of traffic data
• Strong understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Air Act
• Extensive experience preparing sections of NEPA documents related to air and noise
• Extensive independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities
• Ability to make critical decisions with limited guidance while ensuring visibility into those decisions

Duties:

• Conduct project-level air quality analyses for various pollutants, including particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), and MSATs for transportation projects
• Conduct quantitative GHG analyses using appropriate modeling methodology
• Perform highway traffic noise analyses, including occasional field work to collect sound level data
• Perform data collection from MicroStation roadway design files or ArcGIS for incorporation into the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) v2.5
• Analyze raw data and compile into applicable Microsoft Office templates
• Prepare maps, figures, text, and tables for technical air and noise reports

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.