Noise Specialist 2
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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HDR is seeking a Noise Specialist 2 to join our team and support transportation, 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 specializes in acoustical modeling, measurements, consulting, and expert witness services.
In the role of Noise Specialist 2, we'll count on you to:
Serve as an experienced acoustical specialist conducting analyses to develop design options or recommendations and prepare service deliverable documents
Perform acoustical assignments requiring application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures
Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
Work independently on projects or assist more senior staff on larger projects
Function as a Technical Specialist, Task Lead or Project Manager on projects as needed. Project management is not the sole focus of this position
Give direction to clerical, technical and lower-level professional personnel as needed
Focus on tasks including transportation noise, environmental noise and vibration-related analyses
Write reports and do public outreach as necessary
Utilize GIS and the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to perform traffic noise analyses around the United States.
Perform other related duties as necessary
Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Larson Davis instrumentation and software
Preference given to local candidates
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- Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or closely related field
- A minimum of 5 years related experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with GIS
- Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze measurement data
- Must be familiar with relevant ISO and related U.S. acoustical standards
- Familiar with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, USIBC, etc)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- 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.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
