Overview

VHB is seeking a Noise Intern to join our Air Quality & Noise team in the Watertown, MA office for the summer of 2024. VHB is a multi-faceted team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. VHB provides air quality, noise, and vibration services for a wide range of projects across these markets throughout the planning, engineering and construction phases. With this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical education to analyze these projects, collect data in the field, use models to predict project conditions, prepare reports and support public outreach efforts to communicate study findings. A strong interest in learning and practicing noise is required.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of noise and vibration using models such as FHWA Traffic Noise Model, FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model, FTA/FRA Noise and Vibration Guidance modeling, FAA Aviation Environmental Design Tool, and Cadna-A sound model
• Utilize a wide range of technical tools such as GIS, CAD, Matlab and spreadsheets
• Support in field data collection
• Support the development of noise impact assessments
• Support in the preparation technical reports to document analysis findings

Desired Skills

• Technical capabilities in engineering, math, and science
• Technical skills in computer modeling
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with attention to details and ability to think critically
• Willingness to travel
• Previous education or experience with noise and/or vibration preferred

Qualifications

• Working towards a B.S. degree in acoustics, engineering, transportation, math, physics, environmental science, or related field preferred
• Must have a strong interest in learning and practicing noise consulting

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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