Acoustical Consultant

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
• Cook up 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

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