Senior Acoustician

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Senior Acoustician, we'll count on you to:

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 is required
• Perform other related duties as necessary

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)

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or INCE Board certification
• Can travel to work in other local So Cal offices
• Driving to project/client sites will be required

Benefits

We offer 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.

Pay

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.)

Contact Information

For more information, please visit our website at HDR Inc.