Acoustics and Vibration Consultant (Hybrid/Remote)

COLIN GORDON ASSOCIATES; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) / profit sharing

Job summary

Colin Gordon Associates, a small yet internationally recognized acoustics and vibration consulting firm, designs low-vibration and low-noise buildings for microelectronics, nanotechnology, imaging, and research communities, while also serving healthcare and office facilities.

We are seeking a consultant to join our team to provide acoustics and vibration consulting support on diverse projects worldwide, performing modeling (FEA, ray tracing), measurements, and collaboration with design teams,

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in acoustics, mechanical engineering, or physics.
• MS degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional experience; broader backgrounds welcomed; consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide acoustics and vibration consulting on a wide range of projects.
• Perform field measurements and data analysis; travel to project sites as needed.
• Work with design teams across disciplines and worldwide.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibration control

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in acoustics, mechanical engineering, or physics

MS degree preferred

Tools

FEA

Ray tracing

DSP software

Job description

Colin Gordon Associates is a small but internationally recognized acoustics and vibration control consulting firm. We specialize in the design of low-vibration and low-noise buildings for the microelectronics fabrication, nanotechnology, imaging, and research communities, and are seen as a leader in this environment. We also provide acoustics and vibration control consulting on more traditional buildings, including healthcare and office facilities.

We are seeking applicants for a consultant to join our team. This is an opportunity to participate in an area of expanding importance, developing unique solutions to new and interesting challenges in noise and vibration control. In this role you will provide acoustics and vibration consulting support on a wide range of unique, interesting, and challenging projects, working with a variety of design teams and disciplines across the world.

Applicants should have a BS degree or higher in disciplines such as acoustics, mechanical engineering, or physics, with a MS degree preferred. Ideal candidates for this position will have around 5-10 years of professional experience, however candidates with a broad range of experience levels and technical backgrounds will be considered. Previous consulting experience or other work in acoustics and/or vibration control is preferred.

Familiarity with building design and construction, measurement instruments, DSP, and general theory of acoustics and vibration is desirable. The position will involve computer modeling for vibration and acoustics analyses, which could include building acoustics modeling and ray tracing, finite element analysis (FEA) and/or environmental noise modeling. Prior coursework in, professional experience with, or interest in learning such software is ideal.

Candidates wishing to work full-time from our office in the San Francisco Bay area, full-time remote, or in a hybrid arrangement will be considered. Field measurements are a critical aspect of our consulting work, and travel to project sites to conduct acoustic and vibration measurements will be required on occasion.

Good written and oral communication skills are required. The applicant must be able to work in a team environment, but also independently.

We offer excellent salaries and benefits (health, 401(k)/profit sharing, etc).

CGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.