Acoustician 1
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Overview
HDR is seeking a Noise Specialist to join our team and support environmental and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States. Our Acoustics Practice offers award-winning subject-matter expertise in six technical areas: aviation, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, traffic noise, rail noise, and vibration. Our acoustics team specialize in acoustical modeling, measurements, consulting, and expert witness services.
Responsibilities
In the role of a Noise Specialist 1, we'll count on you to:
- Conduct environmental noise and vibration studies on various project types
- Work on architectural acoustics, mechanical noise, sound isolation and building vibration-related analyses
- Assist in the preparation of data collection and develop noise reports
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior acousticians on larger projects
- Interact with staff and work with local regulators and subconsultants
- Use state-of-the-art instruments to measure noise and vibration, and to process and analyze that data is required
- Perform other related duties as necessary
- Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in environmental noise or architectural acoustics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with GIS and GPS
- Familiarity with Larson Davis instrumentation and software
- Experience with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, etc)
- Preference given to local candidates
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- Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics or closely related field
- Understanding of GIS and GPS
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze noise and vibration measurement data
- Must also be familiar with relevant acoustical standards
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
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