Principal Environmental Noise & Vibration Consultant

Job Overview

Devonshire Recruiting & Consulting Partners is seeking a Principal-level Noise & Vibration Consultant to join a leading multi-disciplinary design consulting firm specializing in acoustics, vibration, audiovisual, and low-voltage systems design. This role can be based out of the firm's offices in the Northeast or on the West Coast, with additional flexibility considered for the right candidate in a different location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements across a broad project mix — environmental, data center, science & biotech, energy, industrial, healthcare, education, and commercial developments.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, translating complex acoustic and vibration findings into clear, actionable guidance.
• Plan and conduct field measurements, then translate results into predictive models that support design and permitting decisions.
• Draft and lead technical proposals, scoping engagements and setting technical direction on new project pursuits.
• Prepare and review technical reports summarizing findings, methodology, and recommendations for clients, agencies, and the public.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants, and contribute to internal research initiatives that keep the practice at the leading edge.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental noise consulting.
• Degree in engineering or a physical science, with coursework or specialized experience in acoustics and/or vibration, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience within a consulting environment, including budget and timeline ownership.
• Working familiarity with noise and vibration measurement instrumentation and the data processing, analysis, and modeling that follows.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to clients, regulatory agencies, and community audiences alike.
• Experience with acoustic modeling software (e.g., CadnaA or a comparable platform).
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, including occasional evening or weekend site visits.
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable running multiple concurrent engagements.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing project teams and cultivating long-term client relationships.
• A track record of pairing technical rigor with client-facing polish.
• Related to or part of professional societies such as ASA, INCE, etc.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000

Location: Hybrid or remote (based upon applicant's location) in any of the following: Greater Boston, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Greater Los Angeles, Fairfax, VA, or Greater Chicago.

Job Type: Hybrid / Remote - Full Time

Work authorization: No visa sponsorship available (including transfers).