Senior Noise Analyst

About the role

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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Moon Township, PA, United States

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$100k–150k/yr AI reading of the posting

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