Acoustic Engineer

Senior Consultant, Acoustical EngineeringScope The Senior Consultant, Acoustical Engineering is responsible for performing compliance inspections and environmental monitoring of acoustics, vibration, hearing conservation, and noise control. In this role, the Senior Consultant, Acoustical Engineering will provide superior technical field and reporting services adhering to standard operating protocols and client specific scope of service. Adhere to best in class standards and practices in executing field assignments, delivering accurate, and defensible scientific data.Primary Responsibilities Working under direct or indirect supervision or within a team environment, the Senior Consultant, Acoustical Engineering is responsible for the following core responsibilities: When on-site, act as direct representative in relationship to the client; and when within scope of services, monitor and oversee clients' contractors. Evaluate contractor performance and advise the client. Under direct supervision of Project Managers, interface with and respond to regulatory and enforcement agencies at the project site. Provide requested information depending upon issue involved when appropriate. Maintain chain of custody of sampling activity, analytical data and project record keeping (log book) in accordance with regulatory requirements and record keeping responsibilities. Maintain proficiency and understanding in the use of scientific instruments and sampling protocols to ensure valid sample collection and reliable data analysis in compliance with regulations. Maintain high ethical standards in the performance of services, and understand the ethical standards of client and report actual or perceived unethical conduct or behavior. Under direct oversight of a Project Manager, understand project details, schedule and scope of work, and provide supporting information to Project Managers when change orders may be required. Maintain required certifications mandated by the applicable regulations and meet the requirements of medical surveillance program.Duties Specific duties or tasks of the Senior Consultant, Acoustical Engineering include the following: Assist in the development and implementation of project work plans for tasks which involve area of experience or expertise. Perform sampling as needed. Operate standard environmental monitoring instruments. Record field data, observations and analytical results. Manage subcontractors on-site work activities; oversees client's retained contractors. Make decisions regarding minor changes to the work plan where required to accomplish the task. Report preparation tasks: Prepare project logs and descriptions of field activities. Prepare compliance monitoring reports. Prepare sample data inventory tables in approved report format. Routine scientific or technical calculations.Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a regionally accredited university. 10+ years of work experience in a technical or scientific capacity, or equivalent experience in the environmental consulting field. Appropriate technical certificates recognizing specific training or expertise in a discipline related to core services. Required Skills and Behaviors: Must be able to carry out sampling and data management tasks accurately and in accordance with standard procedures. Must be able to learn and apply regulatory requirements in routine sampling tasks. Must learn to operate and maintain standard monitoring instruments. Must be able to work safely at all times. Must be well organized with the ability to meet schedule commitments. Must be able to make accurate field decisions to assure project integrity and cost-effectiveness. Must be able to manage subcontractor tasks to assure successful project completion. Special Requirements: Some travel is required.