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Your Opportunity
We're looking for a Senior Noise Analyst to support our Mid-Atlantic Traffic Noise team. The position will be responsible for providing expertise in traffic noise, abatement, and project management. The ideal candidate reviews and approves all preliminary and final traffic noise analysis performed for highway projects. Evaluates and designs feasible and reasonable noise abatement in compliance with 23 CFR 772.
This role can sit in any Stantec office in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Georgia and offers a clear path for growth.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Project management to deliver task orders assigned as well assist in the maintenance and growth of our clients. Growing into contract management.
• Provide technical oversight of our noise staff, ranging from new hires to senior analysts.
• Develop DOT compliant noise models using the latest version of TNM by performing highly specialized, complex highway acoustical analysis related to traffic noise modeling, reporting, and design of noise abatement measures.
• Develop internal and external staff by being actively involved with TRB and other related organizations.
• Client interactions/meeting attendance at project meetings and public hearings
• Working knowledge of NEPA requirements and principles
• Providing QA/QC on deliverables.

The preferred candidate should have experience in planning, managing, and coordinating projects, schedules, and deliverables. Ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments, and efficiently manage multiple projects and teams while maintaining project schedules. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of transportation planning and project development, especially related to highway projects. Leadership skills to build and maintain great working relationships with staff, colleagues, and others in the private and public sectors. Ability to analyze technical data to draw conclusions, make recommendations and decisions, and clearly communicate recommendations/decisions to colleagues and the public. Problem solver, conflict resolver, and critical thinker tackling complex issues.
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, and/or GIS
• Familiarity with the noise policies and guidance documents within the mid-Atlantic region is a plus.
• Having Air Quality experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in the latest version of the Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5 or 3.X).
• Have good attention to detail
• Proficient with Type I and type II noise meters
• Familiarity with highway design principles and traffic planning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to travel as needed for project assignments
• Willingness to work outdoors on occasion
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering or environmental discipline preferred.
• TNM 2.5 Training Certificate from a recognized organization such as NHI.
• Typical office environment
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Why Choose Stantec?

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives

About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | NC | Raleigh
Other Locations: United States | SC | Columbia
Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/01/2026 10:01:36
Req ID: 1003899
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