Acoustician / Lab Assistant

Acoustician / Lab Assistant

Department: Acoustics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Emeryville, CA

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 / year

About the Position:

RWDI is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our Environmental Noise, Acoustics & Vibration team in Emeryville, California. This team works on a wide variety of acoustical projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, around the United States, and sometimes in other parts of the world with other international RWDI colleagues. In particular, this team works on vibration isolation of rail transit systems and buildings near those systems.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week,junior level acoustical consulting position with an emphasis on field work and instrumentation. The successful candidate will have a four-year college degree in a field of science related to acoustics and/or vibration or alternatively hold a two-year technical degree and have commensurate experience in acoustical/vibration data gathering and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Data collection and fieldwork alongside colleagues, often at locations that require climbing ladders, navigating on-site barriers, walking to remote off-road locations, and transporting equipment that can weigh as much as 50 lbs. Measurements are occasionally made outside normal working hours, during long days, and out of town.
• Assembling, packing, shipping, and tracking equipment for out-of-town projects and between offices.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing specialty testing (with some experience).
• Noise and vibration data analyses under the supervision and direction of a senior staff member.
• Preparation of report sections in clear, concise English.
• Adhering to a defined quality assurance process.
• Active and frequent communication with project managers, others within the Acoustics and Environmental Noise & Vibration team, and occasionally clients.

Note that practitioners within this team are purely technical. This role does not involve project management. There are, however, opportunities to interact with clients and support the project management team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in a field of science related to acoustics and/or vibration (Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other discipline with coursework related to acoustics and vibration). Alternatively, a two-year technical degree and demonstrable interest and experience in acoustics/vibration.
• General knowledge of computers. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong personal organization skills.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative and incorporate feedback
• Must demonstrate at the time of hire proof of permission to work permanently in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to work in-person in our Emeryville, California office and to travel occasionally for field measurements.

The following attributes are seen as assets for this position:

• Familiarity with sound and vibration prediction model software (SoundPLAN, CadnaA), CAD programs, MATLAB, and/or programming languages.
• Familiarity with data measurement and analysis equipment and recording devices.
• Experience deploying A/V and/or measurement equipment, cables, etc.
• Consulting experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver quality technical work with focus on project budgets and schedules.

The Acoustics and Environmental Noise & Vibration team is a close-knit community where people love what they do. Team members work both independently and collaboratively on a daily basis to contribute to the success of the team's work. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong collaboration, people, and teamwork skills as well as ability to prioritize and complete work independently. Individuals within this high-performing team must manage their time carefully, and balance work for several ongoing projects simultaneously. Problem solving, ability to learn independently, and initiative-taking are key qualities that will contribute to personal success individuals within the team.

Job Benefits

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
• Group health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.