Senior Acoustician
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering
Primary Responsibilities
HDR's Senior Acoustician will serve as Project Manager for various projects, including Acoustics and other mechanical engineering, design, or development projects, as needed; plan and develop projects and design activities that have significant impact on major company programs; develop scope, schedule, and budget to support proposal development; serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in Acoustics, resolving problems of greater scope and complexity and leading and managing acoustical and vibration assessments;
conduct architectural acoustics, mechanical noise, sound isolation, and building vibration-related analyses; use state‑of‑the‑art instruments to measure noise and vibration and to process and analyze data; prepare technical acoustical reports; coordinate with subconsultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget and manage day‑to‑day communication (verbal and written) with the client; implement quality control procedures and oversee use of project quality plans;
and serve as a client manager for selected clients.
- A Master's Degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and 5 years of experience in acoustical analysis or a Bachelor's Degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and 7 years of experience in acoustical analysis.
- Required experience must include experience in:
Larson Davis instrumentation and software;
ArcGIS; GPS; data processing with MATLAB and Microsoft Excel; relevant ISO and related acoustical standards; and guidance documents for acoustical analyses includng FHWA, FTA, FRA and UFC. - NOTE:
All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing.
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. The expected compensation range for this position is $126,443 to $196,883 annually.
Locationof Employment
1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
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