Senior Acoustics Engineer

Tract Capital Management•Austin, TX

9d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 assets comply with local noise ordinances and permitting conditions—from 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 (SoundPLAN, CadnaA, or equivalent); determine compliance with local municipal noise ordinances and permit conditions. 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 and maintain acoustic design standards, specifications, and reusable BOD templates to support Fleet's 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 Fleet's operational BTM portfolio; lead root cause analysis for noise-related complaints or permit exceedances.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.
Expert-level acoustic modeling and noise impact assessment skills using 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with noise control design for reciprocating engines, gas turbines, BESS, or large rotating equipment.
Proficiency with acoustic modeling software (SoundPLAN, CadnaA, 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.

Responsibilities

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 (SoundPLAN, CadnaA, or equivalent); determine compliance with local municipal noise ordinances and permit conditions.
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 and maintain acoustic design standards, specifications, and reusable BOD templates to support Fleet's 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 Fleet's operational BTM portfolio; lead root cause analysis for noise-related complaints or permit exceedances.