Acoustical Consultant

Role Description

The Acoustical Consultant will act as a team member in NV5’s architectural acoustics practice. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary acoustical consultant on various national and regional projects, including classrooms, lecture halls, healthcare facilities, courthouses, conference centers, resort/casinos, theatres, media production facilities, and broadcast studios.
• Developing, presenting, and managing solutions related to room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical system noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics.
• Creating drawings, preparing reports, using acoustic modeling software, and performing on-site acoustic testing to support design work.
• Actively participating in several concurrent projects while delivering accurate, thorough, and high-quality work to clients.

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

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.
• Participation in off-hours acoustic testing may be necessary to support design services.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.