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National Council of Acoustical Consultants

Acoustical Consultant Position (West Coast)

National Council of Acoustical Consultants, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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We are looking for

entry-level or early-career

(3 to 7 years)

acoustical consultants

in our

San Francisco, San Jose, or Los Angeles

offices. Applicants should be excited about the field and be interested in learning quickly, taking initiative, and engaging with colleagues and clients.

Working at Salter offers opportunities for self-starters to quickly contribute to the firm and to work on a wide variety of projects. This includes multi-family residences, educational facilities, hospitals, performing arts facilities, and offices.

Our services include sound isolation, room acoustics, MEP system noise and vibration, environmental noise analyses, and vibration studies. We work with architects, building owners, and other consultants on issues relating to sound and vibration in buildings.

We provide direction and on-the-job training, and expect a high degree of independence. We are looking for people who can take on tasks and think critically about next steps. This position requires attention to detail, report writing, and interaction with clients.

Responsibilities

Analyzing project drawings, such as architectural, mechanical, and structural plans

Developing recommendations for architects and consultants in other disciplines

Conducting acoustical measurements and analyzing data for environmental noise and vibration, HVAC noise, reverberation times, reflection patterns, and sound isolation

Presenting technical information in clear language and graphics

Visiting construction sites, using ladders, carrying equipment, and occasional collection of data late night or early morning

Full payment of medical and dental insurance premiums (for employee and dependents)

Employer contributions to employee 401(k) accounts

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Life and long-term disability insurance

Performance-informed bonuses

Training and professional development

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to acoustics and/or demonstrated serious interest/background in acoustics

Ability to learn and work independently

Good written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel)

Acoustical modeling software experience a plus

CAD and/or Revit experience a plus

Entry-level consultants: $68,000 to $74,000

Early-career consultants: $90,000 to $100,000

In addition to the above base salary, there is participation in the performance-informed bonus plans.

Those who thrive at Salter can grow both technically and professionally, with associated salary increases and promotions.

About Salter Salter was founded in 1975. With offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Seattle, we are an acoustical consulting and low-voltage systems (AV, telecom, security) design firm. With about 50 employees, we are one of the largest acoustical consulting firms in the western United States.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

Acoustical Consultant, Acoustical Engineer, Consultant, Senior Consultant

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