Acoustical Consultant

Overview

NV5 is a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions. As part of the Technology & Acoustics group, services include planning and design in a wide range of specialty areas including audiovisual, IT/telecommunications, building security, lighting, healthcare technologies, and architectural acoustics/noise vibration.

We play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide and are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team.

The Acoustical Consultant will act as a team member in NV5’s architectural acoustics practice. That team is a close-knit group of dynamic, hard-working, and well-qualified acousticians who seek to deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients using state-of-the-art tools, a healthy appetite for technical exploration, and a commitment to excellent client communications.

The position will require the candidate to act as the primary acoustical consultant on a variety of national and regional projects including classrooms, lecture halls, healthcare facilities, courthouses, conference centers, resort/casinos, theatres, media production facilities, and broadcast studios. The consultant must develop, present, and manage solutions related to room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical system noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics. As necessary, the consultant will create drawings, prepare reports, use acoustic modeling software, and perform on-site acoustic testing to support their design work. The position requires the candidate to actively participate in several concurrent projects while efficiently delivering accurate, thorough, and high-quality work to our clients.

This position is U.S.-based, and Work From Home.  We are open to major U.S. markets other than those listed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project design team, bringing a creative, collaborative, evidence-based approach to architectural acoustics
• Collaborate with architectural team members and clients
• Develop high-quality architectural 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
• Perform on-site inspections to review the implementation of a project’s acoustical solutions
• Coordinate with the firm Principals and marketing staff with business development activities, including sales meetings, short-list interviews and proposals
• Attend project meetings, site visits, and perform on-site acoustic testing
• Ensure that all work is completed on-time, in-budget, and consistently within NV5’s high standards of quality
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years’ experience as a consultant in architectural acoustics
• 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 in a broad range of acoustical disciplines, including room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical system noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics
• A healthy appetite for technical exploration and professional development
• Excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Values that include integrity, responsibility, and accountability
• Works equally well as an individual contributor or team member
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
• Experience in business development for professional services, with a focus on Acoustics, is a plus
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Experience with Revit / BIM, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Sketch-Up, Ease, and CadnaA desirable but not required
• LEED certification is desirable but not required

All candidates must be driven to satisfy the needs of end users and have the ability to deliver high caliber results in a timely manner while operating without direct supervision. Some overnight travel may be required.  On occasion, it may be necessary to participate in off-hours acoustic testing, as needed to support our design services.

The pay range for this California position is $90,000- $125,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.