Description:
At MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS), we’re not just growing—we’re thriving! As a dynamic multi-service consulting firm, we specialize in planning, construction management, civil engineering, and land surveying. With nine offices statewide, we’ve been a trusted partner in the development, transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. Our success story is built on innovation, excellence, and commitment to our clients. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking company that’s making a real impact, MNS is the place for you!
MNS is hiring an Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead to manage technical services for air quality and noise to support Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and to expand our CEQA/NEPA services throughout California. The Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead will lead and support the preparation of air quality (AQ), greenhouse gas (GHG), health risk, noise, vibration, and energy impact analyses for projects undergoing CEQA and NEPA review. Additionally, this role will include development of a team of qualified technical specialists to support the development of technical studies, climate action plans, and general plan elements. This role involves conducting technical assessments, preparing environmental and planning documentation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This position has the option of being remote (with the ability to be in an office when necessary), or hybrid (sharing time between one of the nine California offices and home).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Physical Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of AQ and noise professionals.
• Progressively responsive experience with AQ, GHG emissions, health risk assessments, climate action plans, toxic air contaminants, noise, vibration, and energy analyses to support CEQA and NEPA documents. Experience with transportation conformity and General Conformity under NEPA.
• Professional certifications (e.g., EIT, INCE Board Certified Noise Control Engineer, or equivalent) are desirable.
• Proficiency with AQ and noise modeling tools and software and Excel applications.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s record are require

MNS Engineers is seeking a self-driven, results-oriented Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead to lead the expansion of our services involving AQ, climate change, GHG, health risks, noise, vibration and energy impact analyses. The Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead will be responsible for technical analyses, project implementation, client engagement, leadership, strategic planning, staff development and business development focused on the provision of AQ and noise technical services within the MNS Planning team. Job duties include:

• In conjunction with firm leadership, establishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog.
• Leading environmental compliance projects as a technical specialist focused on AQ, GHG, health risks, noise, vibration and energy, managing CEQA/NEPA technical sections and documents and related technical studies, preparing general plan elements and climate action plans, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Experience and technical knowledge completing environmental compliance for a variety of projects, including private development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, climate action plans, housing, and/or higher education.
• Quantifying and assessing construction and operational AQ emissions, GHG emissions, health risks, and noise and vibration impacts for completion of technical sections of Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, and associated technical appendices.
• Conducting AQ emissions modeling using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, AERMOD, MOVES, and other relevant tools. Knowledge of federal, state, and local governmental regulations concerning AQ, GHG emissions, and health risks, such as the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, New Source Performance Standards, and Title V Permitting/Renewals.
• Evaluating project consistency with applicable AQ plans (e.g., AQMP, SIP) and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, CARB regulations).
• Conducting noise and vibration modeling using tools such as FHWA Traffic Noise Model, SoundPLAN, CadnaA, and other relevant tools. Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO, ANSI, or SAE.
• Staying current on regulations, policies, and methodologies from local, regional, state, and federal agencies such as CARB, EPA, Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, and local air districts relevant to AQ and noise.
• Driving thought leadership and MNS name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader.
• Ensuring the MNS Air Quality and Noise services team excels both technically and financially by overseeing project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality.
• Planning, strategizing, and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing.
• Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Supporting the public involvement process with participation at meetings and/or presentations with interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support related to AQ and noise.
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists.
• Guiding and overseeing technical staff in technical, management, leadership, methodologies, and client service skill sets
• Managing the work of other employees and conducting quality assurance reviews. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff and supervise a team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Physical Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of AQ and noise professionals.
• Progressively responsive experience with AQ, GHG emissions, health risk assessments, climate action plans, toxic air contaminants, noise, vibration, and energy analyses to support CEQA and NEPA documents. Experience with transportation conformity and General Conformity under NEPA.
• Professional certifications (e.g., EIT, INCE Board Certified Noise Control Engineer, or equivalent) are desirable.
• Proficiency with AQ and noise modeling tools and software and Excel applications.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s record are required

MNS Engineers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our team members. Depending on your employment status, MNS Engineers’ benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence and retirement benefits.
MNS Engineers is an EEO/AA M/F/V/D employer