BESS Acoustics Sr Engineer (Onsite, remote option. With travel)

Vitaver & Associates, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitaver & Associates, Inc. seeks a Sr Engineer for BESS acoustics, onsite with remote option and travel. Lead environmental noise modeling, review studies, and provide design recommendations for utility-scale projects.

The role requires 5+ years in acoustics, CadnaA expertise, and experience with ISO/ANSI standards. Onsite preferred with occasional travel, leveraging a strong background in HVAC acoustics.

Qualifications

• Experience with outdoor/environmental acoustics and modeling (5+ years).
• Proficiency with CadnaA and noise-reduction technologies.
• Familiarity with noise ordinances and permitting criteria.
• HVAC/chiller acoustics and ISO/ANSI standards experience.
• Proficient with GIS and MS Excel, and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as outdoor/environmental acoustics SME for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Lead acoustic modeling with CadnaA and assess sound propagation and layouts.
• Review studies, verify assumptions, inputs, and conclusions.
• Translate findings into practical design recommendations and noise controls.
• Evaluate noise-reduction options for HVAC, PCS/inverters, transformers and substations.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to meet noise requirements and mitigate issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/ANSI noise standards.

Skills

Outdoor acoustics

Acoustic modeling

Noise control

Noise ordinances interpretation

HVAC acoustics

ISO standards

ANSI standards

CadnaA

GIS

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CadnaA

GIS

Microsoft Excel

AI-enabled engineering tools

Job description

BESS Acoustics Sr Engineer (Onsite, remote option. With travel)

14994 - BESS Acoustics Sr Engineer (Onsite, remote option. With travel) - Juno Beach, FL

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions

Work Setting: Onsite preferred but open to remote for the right candidate. With travel occasionally for project, vendor, and site visits.

Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process.

Required

• Experience with Outdoor/environmental acoustics, acoustic modeling, noise control, or a closely related technical field (5+ years).
• Experience with CadnaA.
• Experience with Noise-reduction technologies.
• Experience with Interpretation of noise ordinances and permitting criteria.
• Experience with HVAC/chiller acoustics.
• Experience with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) acoustic standards.
• Experience with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) acoustic standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled engineering tools and workflows.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project, vendor, and site visits.

Preferred

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience with Power Conversion Systems (PCS)/inverters.
• Experience with Transformers.
• Experience with Renewable-energy permitting.
• Experience with Utility-scale project development.
• Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outdoor and environmental acoustics SME for utility-scale BESS projects, providing technical leadership on acoustic modeling, community-noise impacts, and project-specific acoustics decisions.
• Perform and review outdoor acoustic modeling using CadnaA or other appropriate tools to evaluate project layouts, sound propagation, receptor impacts, and design alternatives.
• Review acoustic studies prepared by consultants and verify key assumptions, methodologies, model inputs, vendor acoustic information, and conclusions before they are relied upon for project decisions or permitting.
• Translate acoustic findings into practical project-design recommendations, including equipment selection, equipment layout, setbacks, barriers or enclosures, HVAC and chiller design, and other noise-control measures.
• Evaluate practical noise-reduction solutions for HVAC and chiller systems, PCS/inverters, transformers/GSUs, substations, and other BESS equipment.
• Work directly with equipment manufacturers and vendors to communicate project noise requirements and goals, troubleshoot acoustic issues, and identify lower-noise equipment or mitigation options.
• Maintain accountability for project noise requirements, vendor submittals, and acoustic test methods aligned with applicable ISO, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards.

Why apply?

• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company.
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches.
• Enjoy our Client's wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation.
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions.
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client's site.
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program.
• Always get paid in full and on time.