Senior Acoustical Consultant

Akrf,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer-

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach through internal

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF seeks a Senior Acoustical Consultant based in New York City or Mt. Laurel to lead noise and vibration analyses for development projects and collaborate with clients and agencies shaping environmental reviews.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in acoustics or related engineering. Strong management and communication skills are essential for success in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in acoustics or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering.
• Familiarity with NEPA and state-level environmental review.
• Project management and client interaction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and contribute to noise and vibration analyses for environmental review of land development, transportation, energy production/distribution, infrastructure, and other project typologies.
• Supervise and conduct noise and/or vibration modeling (CadnaA, TNM, FTA, HUD, etc.).
• Direct and conduct noise and vibration field measurements and acoustical testing.
• Develop mitigation and noise/vibration control recommendations.
• Contribute to and review noise and vibration chapters for CEQR, SEQRA, NEPA and other environmental review documents (e.g., EAS, EIS).
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and review agencies.
• Review site plans/architectural drawings.
• Assist with HVAC and mechanical noise calculations, vibration isolation recommendations, engineering calculations.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• 7-10 years’ experience.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Written communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in acoustics/physics/mechanical/electrical/architectural engineering

Tools

CadnaA

TNM

FTA

HUD

Job description

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Senior Acoustical Consultant

Full Time Sr Professional I New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1489

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

About the Role

The Acoustics Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Acoustical Consultant to be based out of New York City, NY or Mt. Laurel, NJ office. This individual will work with the department to provide noise and vibration analysis and review on a broad range of public and private development projects. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and contribute to noise and vibration impact analyses for environmental review of land development, transportation, energy production/distribution, infrastructure, and other project typologies
• Supervise and conduct noise and/or vibration modeling (CadnaA, TNM, FTA, HUD, etc.)
• Direct and conduct noise and vibration field measurements and acoustical testing
• Develop mitigation and noise/vibration control recommendations
• Contribute to and review noise and vibration chapters for CEQR, SEQRA, NEPA and other environmental review documents (e.g., EAS, EIS)
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and review agencies
• Review site plans/architectural drawings
• Assist with HVAC and mechanical noise calculations, vibration isolation recommendations, engineering calculations
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• 7-10 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering
• Familiarity with NEPA and state-level environmental review
• Project management and client interaction experience
• Preferred experience with CEQR Technical Manual/Noise (E) designations
• Preferred experience with environmental noise and vibration and architectural acoustics
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability

Compensation

Compensation will range from $100k to $120k, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.