Vibro-acoustic Studies Officer
About the job
- A five-year engineering-school degree or a university master's degree, or a doctorate, in acoustics, mechanics, or structural dynamics.
- At least five years of vibro-acoustics experience, including expertise in the propagation of vibrations in soils and structures.
- Strong technical and scientific skills in acoustics, vibrations, and the dynamic and structural behavior of mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in finite element method (FEM), boundary element method (BEM), and analytical calculation methods.
- Proficiency with calculation tools such as SIMPACK, GROUNDVIB, MEFISSTO, or equivalent tools.
- Experience with multichannel acquisition systems for field measurements.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Scilab, or Python and ability to learn internally developed tools.
- Technical English for reading publications and standards and writing articles.
- Ability to work autonomously, organize work, and adapt to variable schedules, including occasional off-hours or night interventions.
- Ability to communicate and explain technical topics to varied audiences and represent RATP with external organizations.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling collected information, including information concerning local residents and confidential tender information.
- Conduct studies of propagation in soils and structures using numerical and analytical methods, and develop or adapt engineering tools to address encountered problems.
- Conduct vibration and acoustic measurements on the network, including rolling stock, infrastructure, civil engineering structures, and equipment.
- Lead research activities, including supervising CIFRE doctoral projects, and participate in standardization groups such as AFNOR and CEN.
- Support the entity manager with administrative monitoring, planning, and project coordination.
- Carry out on-site investigative measurements, which may occasionally take place at night.
- Knowledge of the railway sector.
About the company
RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1948
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What believers are saying
- RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
- Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
- RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.
What critics are saying
- Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
- Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
- Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.
What makes RATP unique
- RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
- RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
- RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.
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