Senior Acoustics Lead: Environmental Noise & Vibration

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Acoustician/Noise Specialist to join our team to support environmental and architectural acoustics projects across the United States. Our practice covers aviation, architectural and environmental acoustics, traffic noise, rail noise and vibration.

You will lead acoustical and vibration assessments, manage projects, and collaborate with clients to deliver insights. Travel to project locations will be required.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Proficiency with GIS and GPS.
• Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze noise and vibration data.
• Familiar with ISO standards and related acoustical guidance.
• Familiar with FHWA/FTA guidance documents and related acoustical standards.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustical and vibration assessments for a wide range of projects.
• Plan and develop projects with significant impact on company programs.
• Supervise work of staff and technicians as needed.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects.
• Focus on architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration analyses.
• Use modern instruments to measure noise and vibration data.
• Travel to project locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Self-motivated

GIS

GPS

Data analysis software

ISO standards

FHWA/FTA guidance

Employee-owned culture

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Larson Davis equipment

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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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 specialize 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 analyze 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

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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
• 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)
• 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.

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.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-New York-Purchase

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-New York-New York

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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