Acoustic Engineer

MP Engineers + Architects; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Engineers + Architects seeks an experienced Acoustical Engineer to lead construction noise control and monitoring on a major project. You will develop plans, perform noise analyses, and design mitigation measures to meet project requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in noise control engineering, strong knowledge of monitoring plans, and experience with urban construction sites. Collaboration with project teams and comprehensive reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in noise control engineering and construction noise analysis.
• Strong experience with construction noise controls and monitoring plans, particularly on urban construction projects.
• Experience calculating construction noise levels and implementing noise abatement measures.
• Alternatively, current enrollment as a Board Certified Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement construction noise control and monitoring plans.
• Conduct and oversee construction noise analysis and level calculations.
• Design and oversee noise monitoring and abatement measures.
• Monitor construction noise levels and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee noise measurement activities and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to noise control.
• Work closely with project and construction teams to address noise-related requirements

Skills

Acoustical engineering

Noise control

Noise monitoring

Noise measurements

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or Architecture

Tools

Sound level meters

Job description

Are you an experienced Acoustical Engineer with a strong background in construction noise control and monitoring?

We are looking for a skilled Acoustical Engineer to oversee noise control requirements on a major construction project and play a key role in ensuring effective noise monitoring, assessment and mitigation.

• Develop and implement construction noise control and monitoring plans
• Conduct and oversee construction noise analysis and level calculations
• Design and oversee noise monitoring and abatement measures
• Monitor construction noise levels and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Oversee noise measurement activities and monitoring equipment
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to noise control
• Work closely with project and construction teams to address noise-related requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or Architecture from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience in noise control engineering and construction noise analysis
• Strong experience with construction noise controls and monitoring plans, particularly on urban construction projects
• Experience calculating construction noise levels and implementing noise abatement measures
• Alternatively, current enrollment as a Board Certified Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE)

Technical Experience

Experience with precision/general-purpose sound level meters and construction noise monitoring is highly desirable. The role involves monitoring metrics including dBA, Lmax and L10 and ensuring appropriate calibration and testing of monitoring equipment.