Acoustical Engineer

Bowman has an opportunity for an Acoustical Engineer to join our team remotely in the United States.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Provide extensive knowledge/expertise in environmental acoustics, sound measurement, and noise control services to support public and private clients. Conduct technical analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and deliver expert guidance in support of permitting, compliance, policy development, and community engagement for a wide range of projects.

• Receive general direction from senior technical leaders while independently managing assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership in sound measurement, analysis, and modeling.
• Serve as liaison in acoustics, representing the firm with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

• Plan and execute noise impact assessments for mining, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, commercial, and recreational projects.
• Develop and apply acoustical models (e.g., CadnaA) to predict sound propagation under varied environmental conditions.
• Design noise control and mitigation strategies for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, planning, and environmental studies.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, testimony, and public presentations to agencies, commissions, and courts.
• Contribute to the development of policies and best practices for noise management.

• Develop environmental noise analyses for industrial, utility, and transportation clients, to satisfy federal, state, or local acoustic criteria. Environmental acoustic analyses include noise monitoring, modeling, and mitigation design.
• Travel to projects to conduct ambient and operating sound surveys.
• Prepare technical deliverables, including environmental assessments, permitting documents, and compliance monitoring reports.
• Provide training and mentoring to colleagues on acoustic tools and methodologies.
• Stay current with advancements in noise control engineering, modeling techniques, and regulatory frameworks.

• Accuracy and reliability of noise measurement, modeling, and impact assessments.
• Effective development of feasible and defensible noise mitigation solutions.
• Recognition as a trusted technical resource for clients and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including expert testimony.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• Five or more (5+) years of professional experience in environmental noise analysis, modeling, and…