Senior Acoustician

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Responsible 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 team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
• Supervise project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 20 years 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, resolve problems of greater scope and complexity, lead and manage 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 related field.
• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. The package includes medical,…