Remote Acoustical Consultant – Room Acoustics & Noise

NV5; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

NV5 is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. The Acoustical Consultant will be the primary acoustical consultant on projects nationwide and in a work-from-home US-based setup.

Responsibilities include room acoustics, sound isolation, and vibration control with on-site testing and modeling. The role demands collaboration with teams, professional communication, and delivery of high-quality reports and drawings across healthcare facilities, courthouses,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in acoustics, audio/music engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or physics including relevant classes or a degree concentration in acoustics or vibration is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• INCE Board Certification preferred.
• Expertise across room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics.
• Strong technical exploration mindset and excellent client communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with business development for professional services in acoustics is a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Sketch-Up, Ease, CadnaA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project design team with a collaborative, evidence-based approach to architectural acoustics.
• Collaborate with architectural team members and clients.
• Develop high-quality acoustics reports, sketches, drawings, details, cost analyses, and specification documents.
• Analyze acoustic solutions using computer modeling software.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Perform on-site acoustics testing and noise surveys.
• Inspect implementations of acoustical solutions on site.
• Coordinate with Principals and marketing staff on business development activities.
• Attend project meetings and site visits; perform on-site testing.
• Ensure work is on-time, within budget, and meets NV5 quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Architectural acoustics

Sound isolation

Vibration control

Environmental acoustics

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Business development (acoustics)

Education

Bachelor's degree in acoustics or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

INCE Board Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit / BIM

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Sketch-Up

CadnaA

Job description

NV5 is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. The Acoustical Consultant will be the primary acoustical consultant on projects nationwide and in a work-from-home US-based setup.

Responsibilities include room acoustics, sound isolation, and vibration control with on-site testing and modeling. The role demands collaboration with teams, professional communication, and delivery of high-quality reports and drawings across healthcare facilities, courthouses,