Senior Acoustician

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

About the role

HDR is seeking a Senior Acoustician/Noise Specialist to join our team and support environmental and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States. Our Acoustics Practice offers award-winning subject-matter expertise in six technical areas: aviation, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, traffic noise, rail noise, and vibration. Our acoustics team specializes in acoustical modeling, measurements, consulting, and expert witness services.

You’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, you’ll work side-by-side with industry-recognized engineers and scientists to contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

Responsibilities

• Be a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Lead and manage acoustical and vibration assessments, working on a wide range of projects.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not the sole focus of the position.
• Focus on tasks including architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration-related analyses.
• Use state-of-the-art instruments to measure noise and vibrations and to process and analyze that data.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, or closely related field.
• 10 or more years of experience in acoustical analysis with a successful track record of marketing, project management, staff management, and client satisfaction; business development skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
• Familiarity with local clients and markets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS, and GPS.
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze noise and vibration measurement data.
• Familiarity with relevant ISO and related acoustical standards.
• Familiarity with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, UFC, etc.).
• May require travel.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Larson Davis instrumentation and software.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location:

• Minneapolis: $105,987 - $151,410
• Denver: $111,034 - $158,620

Schedule

• Full-time
• Regular employee status

Primary and other locations: United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-New Jersey-Mahwah, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Maryland-Fulton.