Senior Acoustics Engineer — Noise & Vibration Expert

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, a leading engineering firm, seeks an Acoustician 2 to perform acoustical and vibration analyses, develop design options, and deliver documents for projects ranging from urban noise to industrial facilities. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on independent projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Acoustics/Physics/Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency with GIS and measurement-data software, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in acoustics, math, physics, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Familiar with ISO and U.S. acoustical standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

GIS

Data analysis software

Education

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

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

Tools

GIS Software

Measurement data software

Job description

HDR, a leading engineering firm, seeks an Acoustician 2 to perform acoustical and vibration analyses, develop design options, and deliver documents for projects ranging from urban noise to industrial facilities. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on independent projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Acoustics/Physics/Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency with GIS and measurement-data software, and strong communication.