Emergency Communications Audio Engineer

Title: Emergency Communications Audio Engineer

Job ID: 1273

Location: Onsite- Greenville, SC - Per Diem available for those who qualify

Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment

Must be US Citizen

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential technical knowledge, leadership and administrative processes as described below. This position has execution and oversight responsibilities for the production of standard sound/audio calculation documents based on modeling, speech transmission index (STI) calculations, speaker data, STI distribution and heat maps utilizing Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers (EASE) software.

• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
• Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Audio Engineering (or other qualifying engineering degrees) and minimum ten (10) years of practical related audio engineering practice
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation applications
• Ability and willingness to work 50 hours per week
• Execute Model Development and/or Import with Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers (EASE) versions 4.4 and 5 software application
• Execute speech transmission index (STI) calculations with the EASE software
• Export various reports from the EASE software, including speaker data, STI distribution and heat maps
• Produce standard calculation documents based on existing templates and including the exported EASE reports
• Serve as formal Checker, checking the reports and calculations of others executing similar activities
• Review and resolution of design documents comments
  
  

Preferred

• Significant experience with audio STI analysis using the EASE software application
• Professional Engineer license a plus
• NICET Level II (or higher) certification in an applicable subfield a plus
• Proficiency with development of control-level schedules and progress reports
• Practical audio industrial design and field experience
• CAD experience in 2D/3D MicroStation, AutoCAD or Revit a plus
  
  

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments. Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Why Join pmXperts?

At pmXperts, we are dedicated to providing expert project management and consulting services to the defense and energy industries. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions significantly impact our success and efficiency. Join us in driving project excellence and innovation.

pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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