Senior Acoustics Engineer

The Senior Acoustics Engineer owns acoustic and noise compliance design for our behind-the-meter (BTM) power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) deployed at mega-scale data center campuses. This role develops noise impact assessments defines equipment attenuation requirements and ensures BTM assetscomply withlocal noise ordinances andpermittingconditionsfrom early site feasibility through commissioning and long-term operations.

How will you make a difference

• Own acoustic design and Basis of Design (BOD) for BTM power generation and energy storage assets (reciprocating engines gas turbines fuel cells BESS) including noise source characterization propagation modeling and attenuation specifications.

• Conduct site-specific noise impact assessments using industry-standard sound modeling tools (SoundPLANCadnaA or equivalent);determine compliance with local municipal noise ordinances andpermitconditions.

• Define and specify noise control measures for generation equipment: acoustic enclosures exhaust silencers intake attenuators anti-vibration mounts and barrier walls; coordinate specifications with OEMs and EPC partners.

• Support environmental permitting processes by preparing acoustic studies noise technical reports and community impact analyses for local state and federal submittals.

• Perform vibration assessments for generation and storage equipment; ensure structural isolation requirements are communicated to civil and structural engineers.

• Coordinate with EHS Legal and civil teams on community stakeholder engagement and noise condition compliance monitoring.

• Develop andmaintainacoustic design standards specifications and reusable BOD templates to support Fleets portfolio-scale deployment model.

• Support FAT SAT and commissioning activities with acoustic performance testing and noise limit verification; drive corrective actions if compliance thresholds are not met.

• Establish KPIs for acoustic performance across Fleets operational BTM portfolio; lead root cause analysis for noise-related complaints orpermit exceedances.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Acoustical Engineering Physics or related discipline.
• 7 years in acoustics/noise control engineering for industrial power generation or mission-critical infrastructure environments.

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level acoustic modeling and noise impact assessment skillsusing tools such as SoundPLAN CadnaA or equivalent with a track record of demonstrating compliance with municipal noise ordinances and permit conditions.
• Proven ownership of acoustic design and Basis of Design (BOD)for complex power generation and BESS projects including noise source characterization propagation modeling and attenuation specifications for reciprocating engines gas turbines fuel cells and BESS.
• Hands-on leadership in designing and specifying noise and vibration control measures(acoustic enclosures exhaust silencers intake attenuators anti-vibration mounts barrier walls) and coordinating these requirements with OEMs EPCs and civil/structural teams.
• Demonstrated experience driving environmental permitting and lifecycle noise compliance including authoring acoustic studies/technical reports supporting agency and community stakeholder reviews and leading corrective actions when thresholds are exceeded.
• Ability to develop and standardize acoustic design practices at portfolio scale including setting KPIs building reusable standards/templates and leading root-cause analyses for noise-related issues across an operational asset fleet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with noise control design for reciprocating engines gas turbines BESS or large rotating equipment.

• Proficiencywith acoustic modeling software (SoundPLANCadnaA ODEON or equivalent).

• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (ISO 1996 ANSI/ASA EPA noise guidelines local municipal ordinances).

• INCE (Institute of Noise Control Engineering) membership or Board of Noise Control Engineers (BONCE) certification preferred.

• Experience supporting community noise permitting and stakeholder engagement processes.

• Experience working within EPC-delivered projects and managing acoustic vendor scopes.

Expected Salary Range

• Expected Salary Range DOE: $120000 - $150000 Salary Base Discretionary Bonus

Travel:

• Travel as needed to vendors and sites up to 20%.
• Mayparticipatein on-call escalation during commissioning and noise compliance verification activities.

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Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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