Acoustical Consultant

NV5 Global, Inc.•Chicago, IL

40d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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
Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook
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.

Nice To Haves

INCE Board Certification preferred
Experience in business development for professional services, with a focus on Acoustics, is a plus
Experience with Revit / BIM, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Sketch-Up, Ease, and CadnaA desirable but not required
LEED certification is desirable but not required

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

Benefits

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

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