Associate Acoustical Consultant

SLR Consulting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO accrual and paid holidays

401(k) retirement account with matching

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a Mid-level Acoustical Consultant to conduct sound and vibration projects, prepare proposals, and support architectural acoustics. Candidates should have a technical degree and 5-8 years of experience, including 4+ years in acoustical consulting. This full-time role offers competitive compensation between $85,000 and $105,000 and various benefits, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year technical degree in engineering, physics, math, or chemistry required.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience needed.
• 4+ years in acoustical consulting is mandatory.
• Experience with Cadna/A and/or SoundPLAN is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sound and vibration field work for industrial/environmental projects.
• Support architectural acoustics projects.
• Prepare proposals and engage in business development.
• Prepare technical reports, documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries.
• Contribute to project deliverables by multitasking.
• Lead project development and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with Cadna/A and/or SoundPLAN

Education

2- or 4-year technical degree in engineering, physics, math, chemistry

5-8 years of relevant work experience

4+ years of experience in acoustical consulting

Job description

As the SLR Consulting Acoustics team, we help clients make smart, sustainable choices when it comes to managing sound. We partner with industries across energy, transportation, infrastructure, and development to assess and solve complex noise and vibration challenges – creating healthier environments and more livable communities.

Ready to help shape a quieter, more sustainable world?

This role can be based out of any of our U.S. office locations, offering flexibility while giving you access to mentorship, team support, and project collaboration.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Mid-level Acoustical Consultant

As our new mid-level Acoustical Consultant, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sound and vibration field work for all types of industrial/environmental sound projects, including oil, gas, petrochemical, and power facilities.
• Provide support for architectural acoustics projects.
• Prepare proposals and participate in business development.
• Prepare reports, technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Work with clients from a variety of industries.
• Work with other SLR engineers and specialists, assisting with work in a variety of disciplines.
• Contribute to project deliverables, multi‑tasking and working concurrently on different projects.
• Lead the development of project deliverables, multi‑tasking and working concurrently on different projects.
• Work towards professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, INCE Board Certification, LEED/Well Building certification.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• 2- or 4-year technical degree – engineering, physics, math, chemistry.
• 5‑8 years of relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in acoustical consulting.
• Experience with Cadna/A and/or SoundPLAN.
• Experience traveling to client facilities and conducting field work.
• Willingness to work in industrial facilities, wear appropriate PPE, work at heights and during inclement weather.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use design and engineering software.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills including excellent technical writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel by airplane and car, including occasional overnight travel.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, & inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]