Acoustical Consultant Position; West Coast

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.

• 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

• 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.

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.

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