Senior Acoustician

DescriptionAt 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.In the role of Senior Acoustician, we'll count on you to 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 projectsPlan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as neededPlan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as neededServe as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not the sole focus of the positionFocus on tasks including architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration-related analysesUse state-of-the-art instruments to measure noise and vibrations and to process and analyze that data is requiredPerform other related duties as necessary#LI-JF1Keywords: Senior Acoustician, acoustical analysis Preferred QualificationsPE or INCE Board certification Can travel to work in other local So Cal offices.Driving to project/client sites will be required. QualificationsRequired 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 What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular