Engineer: BESS Acoustics (SME)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Florida; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations for qualifying roles

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Sr. Engineer: BESS Acoustics SME to support utility-scale projects through acoustic modeling and noise mitigation. Location is Juno Beach, FL with onsite preference but remote work may be considered.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years in acoustics, with experience in equipment manufacturers and project teams. Occasional travel is expected; AI tools and regulatory interpretation are part of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline.
• Five or more years of outdoor/environmental acoustics, acoustic modeling, noise control, or related field experience.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and project teams to resolve technical issues and communicate goals.
• INCE certification is helpful.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project, vendor, and site visits.

Responsibilities

• BESS acoustics modeling & technical review for utility-scale projects.
• Noise mitigation, vendor & technology evaluation for HVAC, PCS/inverters, transformers, and substations.
• Permitting, field measurements & project support; apply AI-enabled tools to improve analysis and workflows.

Skills

Acoustics modeling

Noise control

Regulatory interpretation

Field measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Acoustical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Physics

Tools

CadnaA

Excel

GIS

Job description

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: Location: Onsite but can be remote.

We are looking for a Sr. Engineer: BESS Acoustics Subject Matter Expert (SME) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. You will support utility-scale BESS projects through acoustic modeling and project-layout review. You will provide noise-regulation interpretation, field measurements, and evaluation of practical noise-mitigation solutions. These solutions will be for equipment such as HVAC/chillers, PCS/inverters, transformers, and substations.

You will report to the onsite manager.

Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408 . Onsite preferred but open to remote.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

1. BESS Acoustics Modeling & Technical Review

• 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.

2. Noise Mitigation, Vendor & Technology Evaluation

• Evaluate practical noise-reduction solutions for HVAC and chiller systems, PCS/inverters, transformers/GSUs, substations, and other BESS equipment.

3. Permitting, Field Measurements & Project Support

• Research and interpret applicable noise ordinances, permitting criteria, and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable project design and compliance criteria.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and automation to acoustic research, data analysis, regulatory review, and engineering workflows where they provide practical improvements in quality, efficiency, or decision-making.
• Use tools such as CadnaA, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), GIS, and AI-enabled platforms to support project analysis, visualization, technical communication, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in outdoor/environmental acoustics, acoustic modeling, noise control, or a related technical field.
• Experience working directly with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and project teams to resolve technical issues and communicate project goals.
• INCE certification is helpful.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project, vendor, and site visits.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $60.00/hr. to $75.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

This is a remote position.

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WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC