Principal Noise Consultant - Hybrid or Remote

Acentech Incorporated; United States; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Acentech Incorporated seeks a senior- to principal-level consultant to join the Noise and Vibration team across our U.S. offices (Cambridge, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Fairfax, VA; Los Angeles, CA) and staff locations (Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Charlottesville, VA; Huntsville, AL).

Remote locations will also be considered. You will manage projects, communicate with clients, lead proposals, conduct measurements and modeling, and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science with acoustics and/or vibration specialization or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental noise consulting and project management.
• Experience with acoustics/vibration measurement instrumentation and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for diverse noise and vibration projects.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Lead proposal development and client engagement.
• Conduct measurements and modeling of environmental noise and vibration.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal R&D.

Skills

Environmental noise

Project management

Acoustics

Vibration measurement

Client communication

Proposal leadership

CadnaA

Travel willingness

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering or science degree in acoustics/vibration

Tools

CadnaA

Job description

Acentech, a multidisciplinary design consulting firm specializing in acoustics, vibration, audiovisual systems, IT and security system design seeks to hire a senior- to principal-level consultant to work with our Noise and Vibration team. The position can be located at any of our offices in Cambridge, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Fairfax, VA; or Los Angeles, CA, or staff locations in Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Charlottesville, VA; or Huntsville, AL, but other remote locations will also be considered. We’re building a diverse and inclusive workforce; be part of our growth!

About the Role

In this position, you will have the opportunity for hands-on consulting for the full range of our projects, including environmental, data centers, science and biotech, construction, commercial, energy, industrial, healthcare and education. You’ll manage projects, communicate with clients, lead proposals, conduct measurements and modeling, prepare technical reports, and contribute to mentoring and internal research and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects
• Communicate with clients
• Lead proposals
• Conduct measurements and modeling
• Prepare technical reports
• Contribute to mentoring and internal research and development

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science, with coursework or specialization in acoustics and/or vibration, or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Greater than five years of experience working in environmental noise
• Consulting and project management experience
• Familiarity with acoustics or vibration measurement instrumentation and related data processing, analysis and modeling
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills – written and verbal, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to clients, agencies, and public audiences
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Ability to work both in teams and on your own on multiple, simultaneous projects
• Experience working within project budgets and timelines
• Experience managing project teams and developing client relationships
• Passion for their work and attention to detail
• Familiarity with modeling software (such as CadnaA)
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work (sometimes on nights and weekends)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in professional societies and industry associations (ASA, INCE, and others)

Pay range and compensation package

Salary Range: $115,000 – $145,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

With over 65 consultants, Acentech is one of the largest organizations of its type. We foster a collaborative environment of diverse talent, and encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, neurodivergent, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Acentech is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.