Senior Acoustics Engineer - Noise & Vibration Analysis

Ince-USA; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Acoustician 2 in Minnesota to conduct acoustical and vibration analyses, develop design options, and deliver clear, client-ready reports. The role supports architectural acoustics and environmental noise projects across data centers, offices, and industrial settings, with opportunities to lead tasks or small projects.

Requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, plus proficiency with office software, GIS, and measurement-data tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with GIS.
• Proficiency with software to process and analyze measurement data.
• Familiar with ISO acoustical standards.
• Familiar with FHWA, FTA, FRA, USIBC guidance documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an experienced acoustical and/or vibration specialist conducting analyses to develop design options or recommendations and prepare service deliverable documents.
• Perform acoustical (noise/vibration) assignments requiring application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Function as a Technical Specialist, Task Lead or Project Manager on projects as needed.
• Give direction to clerical, technical and lower-level professional personnel as needed.
• Focus on tasks including architectural acoustics, environmental noise and vibration-related analyses.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibration analysis

Leadership

Microsoft Office

GIS

Data analysis software

ISO standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics/Math/Physics/Engineering

Master's degree in Acoustics or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

HDR is seeking an Acoustician 2 in Minnesota to conduct acoustical and vibration analyses, develop design options, and deliver clear, client-ready reports. The role supports architectural acoustics and environmental noise projects across data centers, offices, and industrial settings, with opportunities to lead tasks or small projects.

Requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, plus proficiency with office software, GIS, and measurement-data tools.