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Senior Acoustician

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Minnesota, St. Louis Park
Feb 11, 2026
Primary Responsibilities: HDR's Senior Acoustician will: serve as Project Manager for various projects, including Acoustics and other mechanical engineering, design, or development projects, as needed; plan and develop projects and design activities that have significant impact on major company programs; develop scope, schedule, and budget to support proposal development; serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in Acoustics, resolving problems of greater scope and complexity and leading and managing acoustical and vibration assessments; conduct architectural acoustics, mechanical noise, sound isolation, and building vibration-related analyses; use state-of-the-art instruments to measure noise and vibration and to process and analyze data; prepare technical acoustical reports; coordinate with subconsultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget and manage day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client; implement quality control procedures and oversee use of project quality plans; and serve as a client manager for selected clients. Required Qualifications A Master's Degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and 5 years of experience in acoustical analysis or a Bachelor's Degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and 7 years of experience in acoustical analysis. Required experience must include experience in: Larson Davis instrumentation and software; ArcGIS; GPS; data processing with MATLAB and Microsoft Excel; relevant ISO and related acoustical standards; and guidance documents for acoustical analyses includng FHWA, FTA, FRA and UFC. NOTE: All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing. Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $126,443 to $196,883 annually. Location of Employment: 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. How to Apply: Apply online at https://bit.ly/Req190986.