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Senior Noise Control Engineer

Burns & McDonnell
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Noise Control Engineer to provide acoustics and noise control services to the power, industrial, commercial, oil & gas and manufacturing industries. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Air Quality & Noise practice.

The Staff Noise Control Engineer will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:
  • 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.
  • Develop architectural acoustic analyses for clients to achieve optimal acoustic performance for their spaces. Acoustic analyses include sound level measurements in existing spaces, acoustic modeling for spaces and finishes, acoustic analysis of HVAC equipment, and mitigation design.
  • Travel to project sites to complete ambient and compliance sound surveys.
  • FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) development.
  • Act as a 'Subject Matter Expert' for noise impact analysis.
  • Assist with preparing air permit applications, air permitting analyses, site evaluations, and other environmental tasks independently with assistance/review by managers.
  • Assist with air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs such as AERMOD.
  • Assist in performing emission calculations and estimates, including greenhouse gas analyses for our clients.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Environmental, Civil) with an emphasis on vibration and acoustics or other related field from an accredited program.
  • This position requires a minimum of 7 years of applicable air quality or noise control experience.
  • Prior consulting experience in acoustics and noise control is preferred.
  • Courses in acoustics and noise control are a plus.
  • Experience with the CadnaA acoustic modeling software is a plus.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$150,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Environmental Engineering

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263478

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNP #ENS

Salary : $150,000 - $210,000

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