Senior Acoustician

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR Building Engineering Services Group in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Acoustician to provide technical leadership across architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration analyses. You will manage a medium to large staff, lead project design activities, and serve as Project Manager on larger programs, while maintaining client satisfaction and adherence to standards.

Required are 10+ years in acoustical analysis, a degree in acoustics or related field, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics or closely related field.
• 10+ years of acoustical analysis experience with marketing, project management, staff management and client satisfaction.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
• Familiarity with local clients and markets.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Be a technical expert; lead and manage acoustical and vibration assessments across projects.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on programs.
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, alongside other duties.
• Focus on architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration analyses.
• Use state-of-the-art instruments to measure and analyze data.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff management

Excellent communication

GIS

GPS

Microsoft Office

Data analysis software

Client satisfaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

GPS

Noise and vibration analysis software

Job description

Senior Acoustician – HDR Building Engineering Services Group

We are looking for a Senior Acoustician to provide technical leadership, perform architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration analyses, and manage a medium to large staff of acoustical professionals.

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

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

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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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.

Expected compensation range for this position is $120,000–150,000, dependent on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Primary Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.