Senior Acoustician

Overview

HDR is seeking a Senior Acoustician/Noise Specialist to join our team and support environmental and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States.

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
• Work on a wide range of projects
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• 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
• Perform other related duties as necessary
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 of local clients and markets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with GIS and GPS
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze noise and vibration measurement data
• Familiar with relevant ISO and related acoustical standards
• Familiar with current guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, UFC, etc)
• May require travel

What We Believe

We believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

• As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
• (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago
• Other Locations: 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
• Schedule: Full-time

Status

• Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

• Industry: Environment/Sciences

Job Posting

May 11, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.