Acoustics Senior Engineer

Company introduction

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability.

Role summary / purpose

The BESS Engineering & Construction (E&C) team is seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer to serve as the BESS Acoustics Subject Matter Expert (SME). This Sr. Engineer will support utility-scale BESS projects through acoustic modeling, project-layout review, noise-regulation interpretation, field measurements, and evaluation of practical noise-mitigation solutions for equipment such as HVAC/chillers, PCS/inverters, transformers, and substations. The role includes performing internal acoustic analyses, critically reviewing consultant work, and providing technical recommendations and approvals that may influence equipment selection, project layout, setbacks, barriers, HVAC design, and procurement requirements.

The engineer will work closely with internal project teams, consultants, manufacturers, EPC contractors, and permitting agencies to communicate project noise goals, resolve technical issues, and ensure acoustic information, test methods, and project requirements are technically sound and aligned with applicable ISO, ANSI, and industry standards. The role will also support continued improvement of internal modeling capabilities, lower-noise solutions, and AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the outdoor and environmental acoustics SME for utility-scale BESS projects, providing technical leadership on acoustic modeling, community-noise impacts, and project-specific acoustics decisions.
• Perform and review outdoor acoustic modeling using CadnaA or other appropriate tools to evaluate project layouts, sound propagation, receptor impacts, and design alternatives.
• Review acoustic studies prepared by consultants and verify key assumptions, methodologies, model inputs, vendor acoustic information, and conclusions before they are relied upon for project decisions or permitting.
• Provide formal technical review and approval of acoustic work, as appropriate, while also providing technical recommendations and sign-off within the BESS team.
• Translate acoustic findings into practical project-design recommendations, including equipment selection, equipment layout, setbacks, barriers or enclosures, HVAC and chiller design, and other noise-control measures.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences across project teams.
• Evaluate practical noise-reduction solutions for HVAC and chiller systems, PCS/inverters, transformers/GSUs, substations, and other BESS equipment.
• Work directly with equipment manufacturers and vendors to communicate project noise requirements and goals, troubleshoot acoustic issues, and identify lower-noise equipment or mitigation options.
• Maintain accountability for project noise requirements, vendor submittals, and acoustic test methods so they are appropriately aligned with applicable ISO, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards.
• Challenge or reject vendor acoustic information, test methods, or specifications when they are incomplete, inconsistent, or insufficient to demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
• Support vendor evaluations and RFP/procurement acoustic requirements, including technical review of proposed equipment and noise-control approaches.
• Track emerging outdoor noise-control technologies and industry developments and evaluate their applicability to BESS and other renewable-energy projects.
• Research and interpret applicable noise ordinances, permitting criteria, and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable project design and compliance criteria.
• Perform or oversee field noise measurements, including ambient surveys, equipment testing, and post-construction verification, and review measurement and test results for technical quality and project implications.
• Support BESS Engineering & Construction, Development, Environmental/Permitting, Project Management, Supply Chain/Procurement, Construction, and Operations on active project acoustics issues.
• Coordinate effectively with acoustic consultants, equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, AHJs/permitting agencies, and other external parties as needed to resolve project issues and maintain schedule.
• Participate in occasional project, vendor, and site visits to support measurements, technology evaluations, issue resolution, and project verification.
• Develop and improve internal acoustic modeling, data-analysis, calculation, and engineering tools that reduce repetitive work and improve the speed and consistency of project evaluations.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and automation to acoustic research, data analysis, regulatory review, and engineering workflows where they provide practical improvements in quality, efficiency, or decision-making.
• Use tools such as CadnaA, Excel, GIS, and AI-enabled platforms to support project analysis, visualization, technical communication, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical discipline.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in outdoor/environmental acoustics, acoustic modeling, noise control, or a closely related technical field.

Required skills

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of outdoor/environmental acoustics, noise modeling, noise-reduction technologies, interpretation of noise ordinances and permitting criteria, HVAC/chiller acoustics, and applicable ISO/ANSI acoustic standards.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on acoustic analyses while also critically reviewing consultant work, challenging assumptions professionally, and providing clear technical recommendations.
• Strong communication, independent problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to detail, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Experience with CadnaA, Excel, GIS, and AI-enabled engineering tools or workflows.
• Experience with BESS, PCS/inverters, transformers, renewable-energy permitting, or utility-scale project development.
• Experience working directly with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and cross-functional project teams to resolve technical issues and communicate project goals.
• INCE certification.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project, vendor, and site visits.

Employment details - type, location, hours

This position prefers an in-office presence but offers remote options for the right candidate. The position will require occasional project, vendor, and site visits.

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