Senior Acoustics Lead - Environmental Noise & Vibration

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

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.