Senior Acoustician

Overview

HDR is seeking a Senior Acoustician/Noise Specialist to support environmental and architectural acoustics projects throughout the United States. Our Acoustics Practice specializes in six technical areas: aviation, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, traffic noise, rail noise, and vibration. Responsibilities include resolving problems of greater scope and complexity, leading and managing acoustical and vibration assessments, and performing architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration-related analyses.

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, and 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 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. HDR is our company, and together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

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) to 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.

Location and Compensation

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.)

Business Class

Environmental Sci and Planning

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Environmental Sci and Planning

Primary Location

• 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

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.