Acoustical Engineer (0-5 years)

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer!  We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Acoustical Engineer Consultant  to join our team of professionals! Our office is willing to train the right individual in this growing discipline. 

Coffman Engineers is seeking an engineer who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.   

The ideal candidate will have a work history that includes management or oversight of individuals performing acoustical consulting services for external and internal clients utilizing acoustical engineering technical skills. Experience with reverberation time, noise control, environmental noise, sound level measurements, vibration analysis and measurements, architectural acoustics design and modeling software. Experience with mechanical noise control methodologies such as ASHRAE are useful. Strong interest in the science of sound, noise, and vibration is required. This opportunity is for the candidate who can work well as a team player in a growing new acoustical group that works on projects across the world for a variety of clients.

The position is hybrid where the staff are in-person three days a week (minimum) and have the option to work remotely two days a week. The optional remote workdays of the week are currently Thursday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically. 

In This Role You Will:

• Evaluating and developing solutions to noise and vibration control problems
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering design team to incorporate design and detailing appropriate for acoustical purposes.
• Acoustical modeling, analysis, and testing
• Drafting reports, letters, and other documents summarizing results and recommendations
• Project schedule and budget management
  
  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $65,000 - $99,000

• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical field related to Acoustics (Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
• Higher Degree such as Masters or Ph.D. (preferred)
• Analytical and Technical Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Office Logistics:

Coffman is in compliance with the requirements of State and Local mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measures will be put in place to encourage social distancing between employees and with visitors to the office. The ability of the applicant to comply with these methods of working are a requirement of the position. We take seriously the health and welfare of all our employees and expect mindful cooperation with current social norms, including the above work practices.

Why You Want To Work Here

The Bay Area office of Coffman Engineers was established in 2014 after Coffman had been providing engineering services in this area for many years. Since then, we have grown organically to include four different engineering disciplines working in many different market sectors. We've built the culture of the company in a distinct way. Our staff acts like family, and we enjoy working together and spending time together taking part in events such as axe throwing, picnics, camping, and community service activities.
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