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, and work 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 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 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
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
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
- Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time away, parental leave, 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) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Pay
New York: $130,025 - $185,750 (depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location)
Schedule
Full-time
Primary location: United States-New York-Purchase. Other locations: United States-New York-New York.