Senior Noise Analyst

Transportation Practice

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Transportation Firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Senior Noise Analyst to join our established nationwide noise practice. This position is ideally based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, but may be based in other Michael Baker offices across the country.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise for transportation-related noise studies, with a primary focus on highway, rail, and airport projects as well as contribute to complex NEPA studies. They will bring advanced FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) 2.5 experience and a strong understanding of federal and state noise regulations, policies, and procedures.

A Remote or Hybrid working arrangement is available within the US 

What You’ll Do:

• Perform transportation noise analyses for highway, rail, and airport projects
• Develop and analyze advanced noise models using TNM 2.5
• Conduct noise monitoring, data collection, impact assessments, and abatement analyses
• Interpret and apply 23 CFR Part 772, FHWA, FRA, FAA, and state-specific noise policies and guidelines
• Prepare technical reports and noise documentation for NEPA studies
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and task/project management
• Manage or support stand-alone noise projects and noise components of larger NEPA studies
• Communicate technical findings to clients, agencies, project teams, and the public
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organization

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience with FHWA highway traffic noise analysis
  • Advanced proficiency with TNM 2.5
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state DOT noise policies and procedures
  • Experience supporting noise-related public involvement
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Preferred qualifications
  • TNM classroom certification
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or GIS
  • Rail and airport noise analysis experience
  • Community or municipal noise study experience, including data center, energy, industrial, or commercial projects
  • Experience managing stand-alone noise projects

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $100,000 - $150,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 11, 2027

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