Overview: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 specialize in acoustical modeling, measurements, consulting, and expert witness services.
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
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QualificationsRequired 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
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
