P-CSD-001 Title: Noise-Vibration Engineer I & II Type: Contract AssignmentDuration: 2080 Hours/12 MonthsLocations: MTA - 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004, and various field locationsHours: 8:30 AM 5:30 PMPay Rate Ranges - $42.00 to $50.00, based on levels of relevant work experience/education Project Description: Support Environmental Services in MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D), Delivery Services Office (DSO). Technical 80% and 20% Administrative Office 70% Field 30% Access to right of way required: Yes Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in physics or an engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or acoustical engineering; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine (9) years' experience; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent plus any combination of college education and/or experience to make up the equivalent of nine (9) years' experience and education combined.
One year of experience will be given for:
- 30 semester credits of college education leading to a bachelor's degree.
- A master's degree from one of the disciplines described above.
- A valid Professional Engineer's (PE) license.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in noise control engineering or construction noise analysis demonstrating a solid understanding noise control.
- Relevant experience reviewing local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements regarding noise, acoustics, and vibration.
Special Skills/Training & Other Requirements:
- Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of noise and acoustics.
- A 30 Hour Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Certification prior to participating in work on the track or on or near the wayside.
- The Consultant shall take and pass an MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) Track Training prior to participating in work near or on the wayside.
- The Consultant shall provide safety shoes, at no cost to the MTA, which meets MTA guidelines and specifications when participating in any activities located on the track or wayside.
- Experience with acoustical modeling software and technical tools to support acoustics/noise analyses and recommendations preferred.
- Familiarity with acoustic measurement practices, acoustic software tools, and instrumentation preferred.
- Experience with providing acoustical solutions that address sound isolation, room acoustics, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) noise and system noise preferred.
- Experience with preparation of noise and vibration studies within a transportation environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal communications skills.
- Must possess and demonstrate clear and concise written skills.
- Engineer in Training (EIT); first part of Professional Engineer's license or Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred.
Description of Work: The Consultant shall perform various tasks for capital projects in MTA C&D related to the following:
- Prepare, review, and implement construction noise control and monitoring plans of construction projects.
- Design and oversee the implementation of construction noise and vibration control measures.
- Conduct acoustical and vibration measurements.
- Analyze data for environmental noise and vibration, HVAC noise, reverberation times, reflection pattern, and sound isolation.