Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist Date: Jun 8, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS; Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Orlando, FL; Houston, TX; Greenwood Village, CO; Bloomington, MN; Cary, NC; Dallas, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Tualatin, OR Company: Black & Veatch Corporate Family Opportunity In this role you will: Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company. Collaborate with Acoustic & Noise Control specialists to support project owners in identifying and mitigating risk associated with environmental noise and industrial noise control. Join BC’s Environmental practice focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients. The Team Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary group of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to deliver optimum environmental solutions. We support infrastructure projects—including power generation, transmission, oil and gas facilities, water and wastewater treatment, data centers, and food and beverage industries—with services such as impact assessment, regulatory compliance, wetland analysis, air quality permitting, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions. Key Responsibilities The Associate Acoustics & Noise Control Specialist supports acoustical design and noise control engineering for BC projects, with emphasis on environmental and community noise assessment for power generation (conventional and renewable), data centers, petrochemical, electric transmission, water supply, wastewater treatment, and telecommunications projects. Supports project phases including feasibility, siting, permitting, independent engineering, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, evaluating environmental noise risks and compliance requirements. Coordinates directly with project managers, proposal managers, chief engineers, design engineers, clients, facility owners, and equipment manufacturers to develop practical, cost‑effective noise control and mitigation solutions. Environmental Noise Assessments – Supports siting, permitting, and licensing studies by reviewing local, state, and federal noise regulations and land‑use compatibility criteria; identifying sensitive receptors; conducting ambient noise surveys; developing and applying environmental noise models; evaluating construction and operational noise impacts; recommending mitigation; and preparing technical reports for agency and public review. Acoustical Design and Compliance – Performs acoustical design studies, develops equipment sound level specifications and mitigation requirements, prepares test protocols, and supports or performs noise emissions performance testing to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements; may support licensing proceedings, client presentations, and expert testimony. Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications BS or MS degree in engineering or science with a specialization in acoustics and/or noise control preferred. Other degrees or specialized training may also qualify. Demonstrated experience supporting environmental and community noise assessments, acoustical design studies, and noise control engineering activities. Experience working independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and accurate project goals. A minimum of 3 years of experience in acoustical consulting, ideally with environmental noise assessment and industrial noise control. Familiarity with environmental noise regulations, noise ordinances, permitting requirements, and land‑use compatibility criteria for infrastructure and industrial projects. Experience conducting ambient noise monitoring, reviewing field data, and applying environmental noise modeling software. Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and graphics programs; familiarity with GIS software is beneficial. Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines; experience supporting client, agency, and public discussions is beneficial. Positive, team‑first, get‑the‑job‑done commitment. Domestic travel required; infrequent international travel may be necessary. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science field; specialized training or experience may also qualify. A minimum total of 3 years of related work experience. Graduate work that is directly applicable to the role may count. All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements as applicable (background check, drug screening, motor vehicle record search). Work Environment and Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, performance, and work assignments. Ability to utilize audio/video conferencing tools for internal and external communication. Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods. Domestic travel required. Compensation Transparency Annual compensation ranges are listed by state of residence. Final compensation is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Colorado: $39.24 – $58.87 Minnesota: $37.45 – $56.19 Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including health care (medical, dental, vision), disability coverage, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick and dependent sick leave, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch