Acoustical Consultant – Early Career

Acoustical Consultant – Early Career

Acoustical Consultant, Atlanta, GA

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for an entry-level or early-career Acoustical Consultant. Candidates must have the ability to work out of our Atlanta, Georgia office.

For 100 years, we have been designing innovative systems that bring buildings to life. Our projects positively impact society, from research labs to cure infectious and chronic diseases to smart classrooms to inspire today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. We are known for our
sustainable and intelligent approach to design as we develop award-winning solutions for Fortune 500 companies, top healthcare systems, and leading universities.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.

Responsibilities
Gather and analyze acoustical data including field measurements of reverberation time, sound transmission, impact isolation, vibration, and mechanical noise.
Design for Architectural Acoustics, Sound Isolation, Equipment Noise and Vibration Control, Environmental Acoustics, Industrial Noise Control, Forensic Site;
Investigation, and Computer Modeling and Auralization.
Coordinate with other disciplines both in-house and out-of-house, including architectural, interior design, audio visual, MEP and structural.
Prepare drawings, sketches, and reports to document findings and convey recommendations;
Available for travel (10-20%).
Participation in the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) or Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE) is encouraged.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work a hybrid (office & remote) schedule
• Ability to learn new skills and work effectively with all acoustic team members
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience and expertise in structural vibration measurement, design, and control preferred.
• Prioritizes effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
• Ability to listen and demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a specialty in Acoustics preferred.
Course work with a focus in architectural acoustics or noise control is required.

• Experience with REVIT preferred.
• Current or previous student membership in ASA and INCE preferred
• For early-career applicants, experience with INSUL, Vibro-Acoustics Design, SoundPlan, or EASE preferred

Be a Part of Our Team
In addition to acoustical design, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the design of MEP systems with the integration of additional services including commissioning, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security,
and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

Newcomb & Boyd is a firm member of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC).

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, and compensation.

Apply at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3760634046

Staff Engineer

Staff Engineer

Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a position of Staff Engineer.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct sound and vibration measurements
  • Analyze data and develop engineering calculations/models
  • Review and interpret design drawings and product data
  • Develop recommendations for room acoustics, sound/impact isolation, and noise control
  • Prepare reports for clients
  • Attend meetings with clients
  • Occasional travel and after-hour work

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or advanced degree in acoustics; or
  • Undergraduate or advanced degree in physics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering with electives, graduate courses, or appropriate equivalent experience in acoustics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Good written and speaking communications skills
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Familiarity with sound level measurements, engineering calculations, and report preparation

Preferred:

  • Engineer-in-Training certificate
  • Professional Engineer license and/or INCE Board Certified, or motivated to obtain licensure.
  • Experience with acoustical modeling software and AutoCAD
  • Acoustical consulting experience

The firm is currently headquartered in Chester, NJ with a satellite office in Manhattan, NY.

Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates is an equal opportunity employer offering all full time employees:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance
  • Matching contribution retirement plans
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid time for volunteering

Please forward your cover letter and resume to Matthew Murello at:

Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates
Attn: Matthew T. Murello, P.E.
415 Route 24
Chester, New Jersey 07930

E-mail: mmurello@lsga.com
Telephone: (908) 955-7763

Acoustician

Acoustician

Acoustician – ( 230003D6 )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s West Coast buildings group is looking for an Acoustician to join their growing team. This position will be located in Stantec’s Seattle, WA office.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates with architects, engineers and other disciplines in the built environment.
  • Partners with the design team on architectural acoustics, mechanical systems noise and vibration control, and environmental noise control.
  • Builds and maintains client relationships.
  • Meets financial performance targets and delivers projects within budget.
  • Handles acoustic design development and document preparation.
  • Researches, prepares, and presents coordinated design options.
  • Reviews drawings and researches code issues to comply with city, state, and county regulations.
  • Communicates with manufacturers, design team, and contractors to address challenges and develop practical design options.
  • Provides input on the creation and editing of technical specifications for acoustical products.
  • Understands the technical background behind his/her own work
  • Wiling and capable to communicate designs and design requirements with clients.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Professional experience specific to acoustical design and vibration control in a wide variety of project types, including, but not limited to, educational facilities, theatres for drama and music, healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, high-end multifamily residential, and environmental noise.
  • Ability to produce, project-related documents, including sketches, memos, and reports to appropriate standards.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards applicable to the industry.
  • Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects, including LEED and WELL.
  • Knowledge of related engineering standards.
  • Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes is preferred.
  • Ability to review detailed drawings.
  • Ability to research and present design options.
  • Ability to learn or basic familiarity with recent versions of AutoCAD; in particular, AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP preferred.
  • Familiarity with SoundPlan, EASE, and sound and vibration measuring equipment preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of office software.
  • Ability to learn and deftly navigate customized in-house database and software applications.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and act upon information included in specifications, submittals, RFIs, etc.
  • This position will report to and be required to work within the Seattle, Washington offices five days a week to start for onboarding. Presence in the Seattle, Washington offices is required a minimum of three days per week after onboarding.
  • Regional and out-of-state travel is required on occasion.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors’ degree in related field plus minimum of 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The related experience should predominantly be in building acoustics.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best! #DesignYourPlace

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

89,800.00 – 130,100.00 (CA, CO, WA locations only)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

  • Washington state employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked except for Seattle employees who accrue sick leave in accordance with the city’s paid sick leave law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Junior Consultant Position

Junior Consultant Position

Geiler & Associates, LLC located in Aurora, Colorado has an opening for acoustical/audio & video system designer.  Candidates should have a B.S., or B.A. in architectural, mechanical or electrical engineering and a minimum 1 year in acoustics and audio & video design.  Responsibilities would include consulting on projects involving room acoustics, sound isolation, environmental noise control, HVAC noise & vibration control and audio & video system design.  Good written and oral communication skills are essential.  Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, M.S. Office with experience with 3-D acoustic modeling and acoustic measurements a plus.  Information on our firm can be found at www.geileracoustics.com.

Resumes and cover letters may be sent to enettingham@geileracoustics.com.

Senior Acoustical Engineer/Consultant

Senior Acoustical Engineer/Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking an acoustical engineer to fill the position of Senior Consultant in our Kailua, Hawaii office.  The successful candidate will have a BS or MS in a field of engineering with at least four years of experience in acoustical consulting.  The Consultant will conduct field measurements, develop recommendations for room acoustics, airborne and structure-borne sound insulation, and perform HVAC system noise and vibration control engineering.  In addition, the Senior Consultant will conduct environmental noise assessment studies, including the development of noise mitigation.  Experience in the design of audio-visual systems would be a plus.  In addition, a Senior Consultant is responsible for preparing design documents, participating in project design team meetings, coordinating with other design team members concerning acoustical design details, developing acoustical criteria for different types of facilities, and preparing proposals for new work.  A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit is desirable.  Experience in the use of various sound level instruments is essential. Project work includes direct contact and coordination with our clients.  Excellent verbal and writing skills are a must.  Some travel can be expected, but mostly it will entail inter-island travel.  Salary will be competitive and employee benefits are exceptional.  The potential for substantial, performance-based bonuses is great.  For more information about D. L. Adams Associates, check out our website at www.dlaa.com.

Send your resume and a letter of interest to hawaii@dlaa.com.  Please explain why you should fill this position.

Types of Projects

  • Performing Arts Facilities
  • Environmental Noise Abatement and Control
  • Religious Facilities
  • Museums & Art Institutions
  • Hospital & Health Care
  • Multi-family Dwellings

Employment Type

Full-time

Entry-level or early-career Acoustical Consulant in San Francisco Bay Area

Entry-level or early-career Acoustical Consulant in San Francisco Bay Area

ABOUT SALTER

Salter is an acoustical consulting and low-voltage technology (audiovisual, telecommunications, security) systems design firm with offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and Seattle. We work with architects, building owners, and other consultants on issues relating to sound and vibration in a variety of building types.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for entry-level or early-career acoustical consultants for our San Francisco and San Jose offices. Working at Salter offers opportunities to quickly contribute to the firm and to work on a wide variety of projects. We provide mentorship and on-the-job training for new consultants, but also expect them to have a high degree of independence. Job functions include:

  • Analyzing project drawings and specifications
  • Working with architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, and owners to develop project‑appropriate and cost‑effective acoustical designs
  • Conducting acoustical measurements and analyzing data for environmental noise and vibration, HVAC noise, reverberation times, reflection patterns, and sound isolation
  • Using acoustical software modeling tools
  • Presenting technical information to clients in concise clear language and graphics

Our work includes field visits to construction sites, use of ladders, and occasional off-hour measurements. There is also the occasional need for travel out of the area.

CURRENT BENEFITS

  • Employer-paid insurance premiums for employee and dependents
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability insurance
  • 5% 401k contributions (independent of any employee contributions)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit program
  • Reimbursement of professional licensing fees
  • Generous paid vacation days and holidays

After the first year, consultants are eligible to participate in a discretionary individual bonus program (based on individual performance, separate from any company-wide bonuses).

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, a field related to acoustics (e.g., mechanical engineering, architecture), and/or a demonstrated serious interest in acoustics
  • Ability to learn and work independently
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) software
  • CAD experience a plus

For more information about our firm, see www.salter-inc.com.

If interested in the position, send your resume to resumes@salter-inc.com.