Senior Acoustician

HDR; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership culture

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Acoustician/Noise Specialist to join our Environmental Planning team in Purchase, NY. You will lead acoustical and vibration assessments on a range of environmental and architectural projects across the United States, applying advanced modeling, measurements, and consulting expertise.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of acoustical analysis experience, strong leadership and project-management skills, and fluency with ISO standards, GIS/GPS, and modern analysis software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of acoustical analysis experience with proven project and staff management.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
• Familiarity with ISO and related acoustical standards.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Be a technical expert with authority in 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 analyse that data.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

GIS & GPS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Acoustics software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics or closely related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Job description

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 specialise 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 analyse 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

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 analyse 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 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.) New York: $130,025 - $185,750

Primary Location:United States-NewYork-Purchase Other Locations:United States-NewYork-NewYork Industry:Environment/Sciences Schedule:Full‑time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Environmental Planning Job Posting:Aug 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.