Acoustics Engineer — Data Center Noise & Mitigation Expert

Fluidstack; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack is seeking an acoustics-focused engineer to own environmental and occupational noise studies for its gigawatt-scale data centers. You will model sites, specify effective noise mitigations, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams to ensure compliance.

You will lead noise measurements, evaluate barriers and enclosures, and support permitting with robust assessments and reports. A strong background in outdoor propagation and standards is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of acoustics or noise control engineering on industrial, power generation, or mission-critical facilities.
• Fluency with outdoor sound propagation tools (CadnaA/SoundPLAN) and ISO 9613-2.
• Experience with environmental noise measurement, sound power/pressure data, and octave-band calculations.
• Knowledge of occupational noise standards (e.g., OSHA 1910.95) and local industrial noise rules.
• Experience specifying barriers, silencers, acoustic enclosures, and related equipment.
• Ability to explain acoustic trade-offs to ME/EE engineers and defend limits in design reviews.
• Bonus: INCE PE license or related certifications; data center or gas turbine noise experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the acoustic studies. Run environmental and occupational noise studies and updates for templates and designs.
• Model the sites with outdoor sound propagation models and adapt to candidate sites and terrain.
• Recommend mitigations: barriers, silencers, acoustic enclosures, louvers, and equipment selections to meet limits.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, power generation, and architectural designs early and review layouts for acoustic impact.
• Protect the workforce by setting occupational noise exposure limits and hearing conservation zones.
• Support permitting by producing noise assessments, reports, and measurements.

Skills

Acoustics

Noise control

Sound propagation

Vibration/ Noise measurement

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

Fluidstack is seeking an acoustics-focused engineer to own environmental and occupational noise studies for its gigawatt-scale data centers. You will model sites, specify effective noise mitigations, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams to ensure compliance.

You will lead noise measurements, evaluate barriers and enclosures, and support permitting with robust assessments and reports. A strong background in outdoor propagation and standards is required.