Staff Noise Control Engineer - Environmental Services

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Staff Noise Control Engineer in Kansas City, MO. This role involves developing acoustics and noise control solutions across diverse industries including power and oil & gas, ensuring compliance with various regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in noise control or air quality management. Strong communication skills and familiarity with acoustic modeling tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis on vibration and acoustics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in air quality or noise control.
• Effective communication of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop noise analyses for industrial and transportation clients.
• Conduct acoustic analyses for optimal performance.
• Travel to project sites for sound surveys.
• Prepare air permit applications and analyses.

Skills

Acoustic modeling

Environmental analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Environmental, Civil)

Tools

CadnaA

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Noise Control Engineer to provide acoustics and noise control services to the power, industrial, commercial, oil & gas and manufacturing industries. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Air Quality & Noise practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental noise analyses for industrial, utility, and transportation clients to satisfy federal, state, or local acoustic criteria. Environmental acoustic analyses include noise monitoring, modeling, and mitigation design.
• Develop architectural acoustic analyses for clients to achieve optimal acoustic performance in their spaces. Acoustic analyses include sound level measurements in existing spaces, acoustic modeling for spaces and finishes, acoustic analysis of HVAC equipment, and mitigation design.
• Travel to project sites to complete ambient and compliance sound surveys.
• Develop FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM).
• Act as a subject matter expert for noise impact analysis.
• Assist with preparing air permit applications, air permitting analyses, site evaluations, and other environmental tasks independently with assistance/review by managers.
• Assist with air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs such as AERMOD.
• Assist in performing emission calculations and estimates, including greenhouse gas analyses for our clients.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Environmental, Civil) with an emphasis on vibration and acoustics or other related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of applicable air quality or noise control experience.
• Prior consulting experience in acoustics and noise control is preferred.
• Courses in acoustics and noise control are a plus.
• Experience with the CadnaA acoustic modeling software is a plus.
• Must be able to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Environmental Engineering

Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Req ID: 262912

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-GS #ENS