Senior Acoustical Consultant

About the Role

The Acoustics Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Acoustical Consultant to be based out of New York City, NY or Mt. Laurel, NJ office. This individual will work with the department to provide noise and vibration analysis and review on a broad range of public and private development projects. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise, manage, and contribute to noise and vibration impact analyses for environmental review of land development, transportation, energy production/distribution, infrastructure, and other project typologies
• Supervise and conduct noise and/or vibration modeling (CadnaA, TNM, FTA, HUD, etc.)
• Direct and conduct noise and vibration field measurements and acoustical testing
• Develop mitigation and noise/vibration control recommendations
• Contribute to and review noise and vibration chapters for CEQR, SEQRA, NEPA and other environmental review documents (e.g., EAS, EIS)
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and review agencies
• Review site plans/architectural drawings
• Assist with HVAC and mechanical noise calculations, vibration isolation recommendations, engineering calculations
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.

Essential Requirements:

• 7-10 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, physics, mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering
• Familiarity with NEPA and state-level environmental review
• Project management and client interaction experience
• Preferred experience with CEQR Technical Manual/Noise (E) designations
• Preferred experience with environmental noise and vibration and architectural acoustics
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability

Compensation

Compensation will range from $100k to $120k, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.  

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat. 

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.