Acoustical Engineer

Job Details

Reports To:

Engineering Supervisor and VP of Engineering
Job Location:

Denver, Colorado (with some travel throughout US)
Position Type:

Full Time
Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Experience:

2-4 years
Annual Compensation Range:

$80,000 - $105,000
Company Description

Urban Solution Group is a Denver-based, small business in the energy industry. We are a service company that offers both technical and social products and services for urban and rural operations. We are currently operating in various states throughout North America with plans to continue to expand over the next few years. Being a small business, it is all hands-on deck! Our close-knit team is looking for an individual that is motivated, driven, and ready to fill numerous needs throughout the organization as we continue to grow. Our company culture is something we value and will continue to prioritize throughout our growth. Urban invests in our employees, and we want teammates who are in for the long haul.
Urban’s team offers a wide range of skills and collectively has over 80 years’ experience in the energy sector including oil & natural gas, renewable natural gas, power generation, mining, and renewable energy; with expertise in project development and operations ranging from 50,000hp compressor stations, to 600MW cryptocurrency installations and 20MW solar energy projects. Core services include comprehensive mitigation planning, design and installation noise mitigation products, environmental noise modeling, noise level monitoring, and Urban’s NavPlanIQ Software. Software services include stakeholder engagement and grievance management tracking to support project permit and execution efforts as well as a central hosting location for all Urban acoustical engineering services among other features. Our team is highly skilled in providing cost effective solutions, through strategic planning for execution of large-scale operations in urban areas.
Job Summary

Urban is seeking a dynamic Engineer to join the team. The position will include both office and field work. Travel will be required and will include both local and out of state locations (estimated at 25% of time and can fluctuate). We are looking for a self-starter, detail oriented and creative thinker that will be a significant asset to our growing team. Primary responsibilities include field noise data acquisition, noise source characterization, as well as utilizing predictive software to complete sound analysis, acoustical modeling, and reporting for commercial and industrial operations. You will become an industrial noise modeling and mitigation expert and contribute to technological innovation using disruptive technologies and methodologies in both acoustical modeling and noise mitigation product development. The position includes base R&D for new modeling and mitigation products/services as well as technical analysis for comprehensive mitigation plans and support for product development and field activities. You will work closely with both operations and sales. If you want a solid introduction to engineering, over a broad range of technical areas, this is the place for you. As part of the career evolution path for this position (with demonstrated proficiency, work ethic, and aptitude for organization and detailed oriented work), further opportunities on the acoustic modeling team, product development team, or project management team could be considered as those positions become available.
Job duties

Deploy, retrieve, and maintain remote noise and weather monitoring equipment
Some travel is expected (mainly local with some out of state, up to 25% and can fluctuate)
Field data collection, post-processing, analysis, noise modeling, and technical reporting
Generation of comprehensive Noise Impact Assessment reports and Noise Mitigation Plans
Attention to detail and keeping accurate data records
Follow, create, and modify standard operating procedures
Generate technical reports and modify report and data processing templates
Technical material preparation and presentation for clients
Schedule management
Engineering support for field activities and sales
Customer Service and client relationship building
Provide backup support for field-level sound wall operations
Work well with others in a team orientated environment
Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Excellent communicator (both oral and written)
Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly
Must be able to occasionally work extended hours, including weekends and holidays as needed and able to be ‘on-call’ for 24/7 noise monitoring and field operations
Technical writing experience (examples of technical reports and/or papers may be required during interview process)
Able to pass a drug test at time of onboarding and continuously while employed
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs for a reasonable distance
Must have valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with noise control engineering or similar acoustics discipline (architectural, environmental, other)
Experience with field data acquisition and/or noise monitoring
Familiarity with industrial noise mitigation products
Experience on site with oil & natural gas, renewables, cryptocurrency, power generation, and new technologies
Social interface between community and client operations
Ability to oversee and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in high paced environment
Possesses a high level of initiative and can work effectively with minimum supervision
SafelandUSA Training
We are a team, and we always aim to support each other
Casual work environment and dress
Large outdoor patio for team and group gatherings to enjoy the outdoors and the occasional happy hour
Must love dogs (or at least like them as they are in the office often)
Bottom line – we are in it together!
Benefits

Annual salary and bonus potential
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401 (k) matching
Flexible Time Off and Flexible Schedule
Cell phone and wellness reimbursement
Working with a Super-Cool team and a company that values its employees
*Urban Solution Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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