Noise Specialist

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports, and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

HDR is seeking a Traffic 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 expertise in six technical areas: traffic noise, aviation, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, rail noise, and vibration. The acoustics team specializes in acoustical modeling,amera, consulting, and expert witness services.

• Serve as an experienced Traffic Noise Analyst focused on preparing Traffic Noise Reports with proven 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)
• 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 conduct public outreach as necessary
• Utilct 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

• PE or INCE Board certification
• Master’s degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related многое field
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• At least 4 years of related experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in avira 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 recommends
• Familiar with relevant ISO and other 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 5 years of 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 PBK 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

HDR is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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