Noise Specialist 2

HDR is seeking a Traffic Noise Specialist 2 to join our team and support transportation, environmental, and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States. In this role, you will be working within the Acoustics Practice, which focuses on traffic noise, aviation, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, rail noise, and vibration. Responsibilities Serve as an experienced Traffic Noise Analyst focused on preparing Traffic Noise Reports with strong analytical and writing skills 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 Prepare and review technical studies for NEPA compliance and perform public outreach as necessary Utilize GIS and the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to perform traffic noise analyses across the United States Perform other related duties as necessary Travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays Preferred Qualifications PE or INCE Board certification Master's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or closely related field Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Geology or closely related field A minimum of 4 years related experience Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Proficient with GIS and the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM) Proficient with field noise measurements and software used to process and analyze measurement data 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 Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture Active participation in professional organizations Work flexibility Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications 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 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 Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising