Senior Acoustician

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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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