Technologist – Noise & Vibration

HGC Noise Vibration Acoustics; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HGC Noise Vibration Acoustics is expanding its Charlotte, NC office and seeking a Technical Support professional to assist with diverse noise and vibration projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. You’ll work on site with a supportive, experienced team delivering practical solutions for challenging environments.

Your role emphasizes field measurements, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities for growth in technical expertise and market sector leadership within

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field is required.
• Education and/or work experience in noise/vibration/acoustics is an asset.
• Experience in a dynamic consulting environment in architecture/engineering/construction is beneficial.
• Experience with digital measurement instrumentation and/or field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to develop optimal solutions for client projects.
• Coordinate and install/maintain monitoring equipment.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements of noise/vibration/acoustics.
• Review project documents and drawings.
• Analyze data with software tools.
• Prepare technical reports for clients.
• Support engineering and administrative teams as needed.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

English communication

Collaborative team

Professionalism & diplomacy

Proactive & self-driven

Customer service

Driver's license

Passport ready

Outdoor work capable

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Engineering/Physics/Acoustics background (Bachelor's)

Tools

Digital measurement instrumentation

Field inspection equipment

Job description

Technical Support Full Time Posted 15 days ago

With support and guidance from experienced teammates, you’ll work with clients across a wide range of market categories including commercial, residential, industrial, academic, civic/institutional, scientific/healthcare, transportation, defense/security, and various others. The projects you’ll be involved in will be diverse, ranging from assessment and control of noise and vibration within and between sensitive spaces in a variety of building settings and from transportation sources and industrial facilities, architectural acoustics, vibration isolation of buildings/structures, and more. The volume and variety of our clients and projects offer a balance of familiar tasks and new challenges that will promote continuous engagement and development throughout your career.

Your team

HGC is one of North America’s largest employee-owned consulting firms specializing exclusively in noise, vibration, and acoustics. Our recently established Charlotte, North Carolina office represents an exciting expansion of our organization, offering additional opportunities to engage in meaningful regional projects while being backed by our broader North American team. You’ll be joining a team of professionals across the organization who collaborate enthusiastically with our clients to apply an unmatched depth of knowledge, experience, and innovation to address unique challenges across the full spectrum of noise, vibration, and acoustics.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and learn from our experienced team to develop optimal solutions for our client’s unique projects/challenges
• Coordinate and execute configuration, installation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment

With guidance and support and from your seasoned teammates, you’ll:

• Conduct field inspections and measurements of noise/vibration/acoustics using state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques
• Review project-related technical documents and drawings
• Analyze data using commercial software packages and in-house tools
• Develop/evaluate solutions and alternatives with client input
• Prepare technical reports and present to clients as needed with appropriate review/oversight
• Grow your skills and know-how over time toward developing areas of focus in technical expertise and market sector thought leadership
• Act as an ambassador of HGC to clients, regulators, and other collaborators
• Provide support to our engineering and administrative teams as needed

Qualifications

Your characteristics, skills & knowledge
Our team moves quickly, so we’re looking for someone who builds trust through competence and by taking personal responsibility, while bringing initiative and tenacity to everything they do. You are/have:

• Highly organized, reliable, innovative, and energetic as well as a quick learner
• Strong attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in data collection and reporting
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written (having those skills in other languages particularly in Spanish or French is an asset)
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a team environment
• Able to perform work with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, judgment, and diplomacy
• Proactive and self-driven, capable of managing and adapting to changing priorities, staying focused on tasks, and meeting deadlines effectively
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for travel to client sites
• Possess or be ready to obtain a valid passport
• Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and locations, and comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, as may be required (for which training will be provided as appropriate/required)

Your education & career experience

• An associate degree in engineering technology or a related field, or an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, acoustics, or a related field of study is required
• Preferred or considered an asset:
  • Education and/or work experience in noise/vibration/acoustics
  • Having worked in a dynamic consulting environment and/or in any of the architecture, engineering, and/or construction industries
  • Experience with digital measurement instrumentation and/or field inspections

What We Offer

More about HGC and what we offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

All our employees share a strong commitment to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and a strong work ethic. We balance that with a strong culture that fosters genuine relationships among co-workers and good health.

We are an enthusiastic, cooperative, and supportive team focused on embracing and nurturing the unique talents and strengths of each of our team members to deliver clear and practical solutions that have a positive impact on our clients and the communities they operate in and serve.

We value your privacy. All applications and supporting materials will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this role.