Senior Acoustics Consultant: Chicago, IL

Soundscape Engineering LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Work from home available

Job summary

A specialized engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Acoustics Consultant for their Chicago office. The role involves analyzing architectural designs, resolving acoustical issues, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have significant experience in acoustical consulting and be familiar with relevant software. Flexible work conditions, including remote options, are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in acoustical consulting.
• Willingness to obtain P.E. License or INCE Board Certification.
• Experience working in the Chicago market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering designs for new constructions.
• Assess acoustical problems in existing buildings.
• Conduct site visits for assessments and measurements.
• Report Writing
• Daily collaboration with other Soundscape staff to provide deliverables that meet or exceed clients’ expectations for thoroughness and timeliness in a manner tailored to the needs of the specific client and project
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings
• Site visits, RFI responses, and submittal reviews during construction administration

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Technical writing skills

Understanding of building design

Sound and vibration measurements

Software proficiency (Soundplan, EASE, etc.)

Travel by vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

BSE degree from ABET accredited program

P.E. License or INCE Board Certification (preferred)

Tools

Soundplan

EASE

Labview

Excel

Excel

NTi Audio Data Explorer

Price All-In-One

Job description

Senior Acoustics Consultant: Chicago, IL

Soundscape Engineering is seeking an acoustical engineering consultant for our Chicago office. Flexible work conditions are offered including full or part-time hours and the possibility of working from home, in the Chicagoland area.

About Us

Soundscape Engineering is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in acoustics and vibrations for building design and construction, environmental assessment, and industrial facilities. The company has offices in Michigan and Illinois. We consult on projects located throughout the United States, but the majority of our projects and clients are located in Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. Soundscape Engineering’s Chicago office was established in 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analysis of architectural and engineering designs for new buildings and renovations
• Assessment of acoustical problems in existing buildings
• Calculations, measurements, and computer modelling related to sound isolation, room acoustics, building MEP system noise and vibration control, and environmental noise impact
• Report Writing
• Daily collaboration with other Soundscape staff to provide deliverables that meet or exceed clients’ expectations for thoroughness and timeliness in a manner tailored to the needs of the specific client and project
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings
• Site visits, RFI responses, and submittal reviews during construction administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical abilities and proficient technical writing skills
• General understanding of the building design and construction process
• Good understanding of building mechanical systems
• Comfortable and confident in meetings
• Experience making sound and vibration measurements
• Experience with software including Soundplan, EASE, INSUL, Labview, Excel, NTi Audio Data Explorer, and Price All-In-One or similar
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Requires use of personal vehicle for travel when mass transit options are unavailable

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field
• 10 years of experience performing similar work at an acoustical consulting firm
• Willingness and ability to obtain P.E. License or INCE Board Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• BSE degree from ABET accredited engineering program
• P.E. License
• INCE Board Certification
• Experience working in Chicago market

Physical Demands

• Requires periodic travel by air or road and occasional long periods driving.
• Frequently involves standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Carry 40 lbs over uneven terrain, on construction sites, and up stairways to access measurement locations
• Occasional climbing of building access ladders and construction site ladders
• Operate a computer, sound and vibration measurement equipment, and office machinery.
• Frequent verbal and written communication, in English, with colleagues and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasional long days (greater than eight hours) when traveling for meetings, measurements, or site visits
• Occasional acoustical measurements on-site during nighttime hours

Compensation

Contact Information

Please visit our website at www.SoundscapeEngineering.com for an understanding of the engineering consulting services that we provide. If you qualify, we are interested in hearing from you. Please email Nathan Sevener and Mandy Kachur at [e-mail]. A background check will be required. Soundscape is not currently accepting H-1B applicants for this position.