Acoustical Engineer

Behrens & Associates, Inc. is seeking an in-person Acoustical Engineer to join its Smithton, PA team. The role centers on field measurements, data analysis, noise modeling, and client-facing project management for environmental and indoor noise and vibration. This hands-on position involves coordinating with clients and traveling to support projects across multiple states, offering a path to develop subject matter expertise in noise and vibration.

Responsibilities

• Conducting field noise and vibration measurements.
• Processing and analyzing noise and vibration measurement data.
• Researching city, county, state and federal ordinances/standards in relation to noise and vibration.
• Developing computer noise models predicting project sound levels.
• Designing and analyzing noise mitigation options.
• Preparing professional technical reports.
• Managing assigned projects from start to finish.
• Interfacing directly with clients including projects kick-offs, status updates, and presentation of analysis results.
• Willingness to travel to collect field sound level data and support projects across multiple states.
• Desire to become subject matter expert in noise and vibration.
• Travel up to 20%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics
• 2 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of acoustical measurement equipment and computer noise modeling software, such as SoundPLAN or CadnaA
• Technical report preparation experience
• Excellent verbal and written English skills

Technologies

• SoundPLAN
• CadnaA

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Details

• Location: Smithton, PA (onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: USD 70,000 - 100,000 per year
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
• Experience: 2 years
• Travel: Up to 20%