Are you an experienced acoustician looking for a flexible, impactful role where your expertise truly makes a difference?

Imagine shaping the sonic landscape of significant projects from anywhere in the world, contributing your advanced insights to a global leader in infrastructure. AECOM invites you to join our dynamic Acoustics team as a Senior Acoustician, a unique part-time opportunity designed for professionals eager to tackle complex challenges with autonomy and innovation.

Overview

AECOM is a global leader, connecting knowledge and experience to deliver transformational outcomes across the built and natural environments. We are searching for a highly skilled Senior Acoustician to become a vital part of our dedicated Acoustics team. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, requiring approximately 20 hours per week, allowing you to balance professional excellence with personal flexibility. While aligned with our Denver, CO office for administrative purposes, your location is truly global, reflecting our commitment to diverse talent.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will apply your advanced scientific knowledge and extensive experience to deliver innovative technical solutions for intricate problems. Your day to day will involve interpreting and meticulously recording data, conducting thorough analyses, and meticulously comparing findings against relevant studies and local, provincial, and national regulations to ensure complete compliance. We value your judgment, as you will exercise considerable latitude in setting the technical objectives for your assignments, taking full ownership of your specialized functional area. You'll also conduct essential research and investigations, plan and organize critical project studies, and actively contribute to resolving conflicting technical information or adapting standard procedures when necessary. This position often demands the creation of unique solutions to complex challenges, and there is potential to guide and mentor junior level staff.

Utilize advanced scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, provincial, and national regulations to ensure compliance.
Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
Conduct research and investigation work as required.
Plan and organize project studies.
Assist in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
Perform complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.
Manage and deliver noise analysis tasks for major infrastructure initiatives and environmental assessments.
May oversee the work of junior level staff.

Requirements

To thrive in this Senior Acoustician role, you will bring:

A strong background utilizing advanced scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to solve complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and ensure compliance with various regulations.
Proven experience exercising significant technical autonomy and leadership in specialized functional areas.
A track record of successful research, investigation work, and planning of project studies.
Skill in resolving conflicting technical information and adapting procedures as needed.
Extensive experience in developing unique solutions for complex assignments.
The capability to potentially oversee and guide junior level staff.
An advanced degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or a related field is highly preferred.
Extensive experience in noise and vibration analysis, modeling, and mitigation strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.

What You'll Gain

Joining AECOM means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. As a Senior Acoustician, you'll gain:

The unique flexibility of a fully remote, part-time position, allowing you to work from anywhere globally.
Opportunities to work on diverse, impactful projects that challenge your expertise and foster continuous learning.
A collaborative environment where your autonomy is respected, and your innovative solutions are valued.
The chance to mentor emerging talent and contribute to the growth of our global Acoustics practice.
Access to AECOM's extensive resources and a network of world-class experts.
A competitive compensation package reflecting your advanced skills and experience.