Senior Acoustician

Role Overview

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking how we impact the world. We believe transportation is more than movement;

it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. In the Transportation Business Group you will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, directly supporting economic vitality, public safety, and quality of life.

• Direct and coordinate the work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take responsibility for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity, or number of staff.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track project financial aspects and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to keep work within the agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Supervise project staff and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 20 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• 10 years experience with FTA and related U.S. noise and vibration assessment methods.
• Proficiency with current environmental noise guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, STB, etc.).
• Be a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization, able to resolve problems of greater scope and complexity and lead acoustical and vibration assessments.
• Develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs.
• Focus on tasks including rail noise and vibration, environmental noise, roadway noise, and construction‑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.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United States – Wisconsin

Schedule:

Part‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Environmental Science and Planning
Job Posting Date:
Jul 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, criminal arrest records, and convictions.