Acoustics Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Acoustic Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support a wide range of environmental noise monitoring and acoustic measurement projects by installing, maintaining, and calibrating specialized sound monitoring equipment, collecting and processing field data, and assisting with technical analyses. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of acoustic measurements that support project deliverables, regulatory compliance, and client objectives. If you're passionate about acoustics, environmental monitoring, and hands-on technical work, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- Direct experience with the operation and maintenance of sound level meters or similar technical data collection devices is strongly desired.
- Experience in this general line of work is a plus.
- This position requires strong work ethic, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to work both with a team and independently.
- Ability to speak, read and write general business correspondence in English.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, sound levels - decibels.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficient in MS Windows operating environment, plus MS Office experience, particularly Excel, strongly preferred.
- Experience with AI platforms a plus.
- Strong client interaction and internal/external communication skills.
- Experience sound level meters or similar instrumentation strongly desired.
- Valid driver's license, REAL ID or Passport.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3 years practical field experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct onsite installations of sound monitoring equipment (sound level meters, together with secured environmental projection kits). Installation may be with or without presence/assistance of senior engineer.
- Assist with operations including analyzer maintenance and calibrations, either remotely or physically at sites.
- Maintain company-owned calibration reference standards.
- Provide sound level meter instrument calibration before and after site visits.
- Seek mentoring from senior team members to build technical and client service acumen.
- Learn company protocol and policies.
- Process/format data and assist in data analysis.
- Work with design team to review local noise codes to determine measurement location(s) for each project.
- Take notes/photos to document observations during site visits, for use in team report preparation.
- Become proficient in the use of relevant measurement instrumentation and software, such as, sound level meters, software (LabView, etc.)
- Learn calculation techniques and assist with calculations
- Maintain test equipment inventory, including calibration records.
- Maintain electronic files of project data.
- Provide daily input to Deltek Vantagepoint CRM, resource planning, timesheets, and expenses.
- Stay current with latest test methods and instrumentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
