Acoustic Engineer

Noise Control Engineering; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus and profit-sharing plans

401(k) plan

Job summary

Noise Control Engineering, LLC (NCE) is seeking a mid-level Acoustic Engineer to join our landside acoustic consulting team in Massachusetts. You will combine analytical modeling, hands-on field testing, and direct client collaboration to address noise and vibration challenges across industrial, architectural, and environmental projects.

You will lead technical efforts, manage projects, and contribute to business development while working in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in acoustic consulting, noise assessments, and noise control.
• Understanding of sound and vibration control in industrial, environmental, and commercial environments.
• Experience with acoustic modeling tools such as Cadna, SoundPlan, and Odeon.
• Experience with acoustic testing and data processing using Matlab or Python.
• Experience leading and managing noise control projects, individually or with a team.
• Travel and fieldwork required; valid driver's license and passport may be needed.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government project restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand needs, select analysis and testing methods, and develop solutions to acoustic challenges.
• As a technical leader, manage projects and support colleagues with model-based assessments and field testing.
• Report to the Landside Acoustics Group Lead, overseeing project portfolio and business development.
• Represent NCE at industry trade shows and expand the landside business.

Skills

Acoustic modeling

Field testing

Client interaction

Project leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Acoustics

Tools

Cadna

SoundPlan

Odeon

Matlab

Python

Job description

Noise Control Engineering, LLC (NCE) is seeking a mid-level Acoustic Engineer to join our growing landside acoustic consulting team which serves industrial, architectural, and environmental clients. This role offers the opportunity to combine analytical modeling, hands-on field testing, and direct client collaboration to solve complex noise and vibration challenges. Our landside work is expanding, so you will have the opportunity to shape how the team approaches its work and be part of directing our growth while solving real acoustic problems for a widening range of clients.

NCE is an engineering consulting firm located in Billerica, Massachusetts, specializing in landside and marine noise and vibration control. We help clients create safe and comfortable working, living, and community environments that meet a range of acoustic criteria. Our work combines efficient acoustic analysis with in-field testing to assess and solve challenging noise issues across varied projects and client environments.

Please visit our website (www.noise-control.com ) to learn more about our company, our projects and clients, and what is happening at NCE.

Job Description

As an NCE engineer, you will join a talented team in a small-business environment where analytical modeling and hands-on testing are equally valued. You will assess and diagnose challenging noise and vibration problems, develop practical solutions, and apply concepts from architectural and environmental acoustics and structural vibration.

Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will work directly with clients to understand their needs, select appropriate analysis and testing methods, and develop solutions to a variety of acoustic challenges.
• As a technical leader, you will manage projects and other NCE personnel, contribute expertise in model-based assessments and in-field testing, and help colleagues grow through a collaborative learning environment.
• You will report to the Landside Acoustics Group Lead, who oversees business development and the group's project portfolio.
• The role also provides opportunities to represent NCE at industry trade shows and events and to help expand the company's landside business.

Successful NCE Employees:

• Are eager to perform acoustic design assessments, mitigation strategy development, and testing.
• Strive for excellence.
• Demonstrate a mutual respect for coworkers in a culture of collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
• Are willing to take on our clients' problems as our own, become the clients' advocate, and cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication.
• Demonstrate a passion for noise and vibration control.
• Are motivated to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities, including areas outside their specific discipline.

Education:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or other related field, preferably with coursework in acoustics and/or vibrations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in acoustic consulting, noise assessments, and noise control is required.
• A demonstrated understanding of sound and vibration control in a range of industrial, environmental, and other commercial environments.
• A demonstrated understanding of noise ordinances and requirements applied to communities and work settings.
• Experience with positive client interaction.
• Experience with successful use of acoustic modeling tools such as Cadna, SoundPlan, and Odeon.
• Experience and understanding of the use of acoustic test equipment and data processing methods using Matlab, Python, or similar.
• Experience in leading and managing noise control projects, individually and with a team.
• Experience performing acoustic testing for diagnostics and compliance.
• Acoustic computational modeling experience with demonstrated success.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• NCE encourages forward thinking and identification of new approaches to data collection and analysis. Travel and fieldwork are required. Some project assignments may require a valid driver's license and/or current passport.
• Based on government project restrictions, applicants must be a US Citizen to comply with requirements.

• medical/dental coverage
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus and profit-sharing plans
• 401(k) plan

We are an employee-owned company and we aim to take care of our employees as well as the company.

NCE is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NCE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and the disabled to apply for this position.