Terracon is seeking a Senior Acoustics / Noise Consultant to join our growing U.S. environmental noise and acoustics practice. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a consulting environment, enjoys technical leadership, and is motivated to support project delivery, client relationships, and team development across a diverse range of markets. In this role, you would collaborate with our scientists and engineers supporting clients in a variety of sectors, including renewable energy, power generation, data center, oil and gas, site development and planning, transportation, industrial, and federal markets. The Terracon Acoustics team provides support throughout project development, from conceptual design phases to post-construction evaluations offering specialized technical services including planning, design, noise monitoring, noise modeling, permitting, public outreach, expert witness, and post-construction studies.
The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality acoustics and noise consulting services to public- and private-sector clients.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Lead and manage acoustics and noise projects from proposal through completion delivering projects on schedule, and within scope and budget.
- Conduct and oversee environmental noise studies, sound level monitoring, modeling, and impact assessments.
- Apply and interpret federal, state, and local noise regulations and guidance.
- Prepare technical reports, permit support documentation, and client-facing presentations.
- Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, and technical marketing.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for staff, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Collaborate with Terracon’s environmental, engineering, and construction teams on integrated solutions.
- Participate in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes and help establish best practices.
Qualifications
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
