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WSP USA Assistant Consultant Acoustics Engineering in Portland, Oregon
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Acoustics, Vibration and Air Quality Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Acoustical Engineer for one of our west coast offices, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, or Irvine, CA .
Your Impact
Conducting Noise analyses for transportation projects (all modes)
FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) development
Work with project teams to import project design files into TNM
Analyze noise impacts and mitigation measures in TNM
Travelling to project locations to conduct noise monitoring and assess land use
Present results of technical analyses in a written, clear, concise manner
Providing NEPA planning support to local staff
Assist and support design teams in the execution of projects
Provide technical input during various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
Attend client/agency meetings
Maintain positive team relationships
Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines, as required
Work with local and remote staff as part of a National Service Line
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Additional Knowledge Areas:
Familiarity with Federal (FHWA, FTA, FRA) and State noise policies.
Vibration analyses for transportation projects (all modes)
Noise and vibration compliance testing for industrial and power projects
Knowledge of underwater noise modeling and assessment
Ability to assess and create noise and/or vibration monitoring plans.
Power plant and industrial experience
Architectural acoustics and design
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Acoustics or related field
Minimum of 2 years of post-education experience in noise modeling
Ability to run CadnaA
Experience with Microsoft office
Experience with ArcGIS, Microstation, and AutoCad
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience working with FHWA TNM
2 years of experience leading traffic noise modeling analyses
2 years of experience in field noise monitoring
EIT, Licensed or Charted Engineer
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $68,600 - $100,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.