Environmental Noise and Vibration - Scientist Engineer

RWDI•Denver, CO

22h•$70,000 - $76,500•Onsite

About The Position

RWDI is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join its Environmental Noise & Vibration team in Denver. The position supports clients in the buildings, infrastructure, and industrial sectors and is suited to a candidate with several years of experience in environmental noise and/or vibration. Practitioners on the team are purely technical; the role does not involve project management, although there is substantial opportunity to build client relationships and support the project management team. The successful candidate conducts noise, acoustical, and vibration assessments; analyzes data; prepares client reports, facility layouts, and site plans; supports field measurement programs; and advises clients on noise control solutions. The role also contributes to peer and design reviews, planning and permitting, construction assessments, monitoring, and projects of varied sizes across North America. Work requires attention to deadlines, quality assurance, and budgets, along with independent contribution and close collaboration with the team. Travel is approximately 50% across North America, with field work that may occasionally take place at night or on weekends. RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm. Its work is guided by the values of innovation, integrity, and integration. The team is close-knit and social, and values collaboration, independent work, careful prioritization across multiple ongoing projects, problem solving, self-directed learning, and initiative.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in applicable engineering, with coursework or specialization in vibration and/or acoustics.
Several years’ experience working in environmental noise and/or vibration fields.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites as needed in and around Denver.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time across North America.
Ability to meet deadlines and put in the effort required to complete work on schedule and within budget.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
Willingness to conduct field work, including occasional nights and weekends.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift objects up to 50 pounds, and work on or climb elevated equipment.
Strong collaboration, people, and teamwork skills; ability to prioritize and complete work independently.
Careful time management, problem-solving ability, independent learning, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Applicants without P.E. eligibility may be considered if they have significant applicable experience.
Familiarity or proficiency with CADNA/A, SoundPLAN, and CAD/graphics packages.

Responsibilities

Conduct noise, acoustical, and vibration assessments using standard and non-standard analysis techniques and procedures.
Enter, manipulate, and analyze data in database applications.
Prepare client reports, facility layouts, and site plans.
Participate in peer review, design review, land-use and industrial planning and permitting, construction assessments, and noise and vibration monitoring.
Support attended and unattended field measurement programs.
Deliver projects on time and on budget while following a defined quality assurance process.
Advise clients on developing, implementing, and evaluating noise control solutions.
Apply technical skills in a client-focused manner to support clients’ project success.
Support projects of varying sizes across North America.
Work collaboratively while prioritizing and completing work independently across several ongoing projects.