Acoustical Consultant

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 23 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.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a talented and self‑motivated Acoustical Engineer/Consultant with 6‑10 years of experience to join our Bay Area team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive acoustical consulting services—from initial feasibility studies through design, permitting, and construction support. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic about collaboration, eager to grow within a multidisciplinary environment, and ready to bring energy and creativity to every project.

• Complete design work and prepare reports for complex or atypical projects.
• Lead successful project pursuits and prepare proposals with minimal oversight.
• Develop project schedules and budgets for single‑discipline and small multi‑discipline projects.
• Coach engineers and designers to support their professional growth in alignment with Coffman’s values and culture.
• Oversee the production of drawings and reports, ensuring quality control and productivity across engineers and drafting/design staff.

We are looking for people who work effectively with all personality types, are interested in developing close relationships with our great clients, and who desire to grow professionally and stay involved in the activities and exciting trends in the industry. The position will involve a mix of technical design and consulting, construction support, and new project scoping and proposal writing. We work in tight‑knit teams that support each other and are managed with a healthy work‑life balance that is focused on development and caring for the whole person.

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 Monday and Friday. These guidelines are reassessed periodically.

• Approximate Base Salary – $98,000 to $125,000
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to acoustics (e.g., Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture).
• 6‑10 years of experience in acoustical consulting within the construction industry.
• Proficiency with Sound
  
  PLAN (preferred).
• Ability to perform and oversee acoustical measurements using appropriate testing equipment.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Motivation to learn and adopt the latest technologies and practices.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different—our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high‑performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm.

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