Sr. Engineer – BESS Acoustics

Sr. Engineer – BESS Acoustics

Location: Juno Beach, Florida

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking an experienced, hands-on professional to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Acoustics. The selected candidate will support utility-scale projects through acoustic modeling, project-layout review, noise-regulation interpretation, and the evaluation of practical mitigation solutions. This role involves performing internal acoustic analyses, critically reviewing external consultant work, and providing technical recommendations that influence equipment selection and site design. The position requires occasional site and vendor visits to ensure acoustic specifications align with project requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the outdoor and environmental acoustics SME for utility-scale storage projects, providing technical leadership on community-noise impacts and design decisions.

• Perform and review outdoor acoustic modeling using CadnaA or equivalent tools to evaluate project layouts, sound propagation, and receptor impacts.

• Review acoustic studies prepared by external consultants to verify key assumptions, methodologies, model inputs, and overall technical quality.

• Translate acoustic findings into practical project-design recommendations, including equipment layout, setbacks, barriers, and specialized HVAC designs.

• Evaluate practical noise-reduction solutions for HVAC systems, chillers, inverters, transformers, and substations in collaboration with manufacturers.

• Research and interpret local noise ordinances and permitting criteria to establish actionable project compliance metrics.

• Perform or oversee field noise measurements, including ambient surveys, equipment testing, and post-construction verification.

• Develop and improve internal acoustic modeling and data-analysis tools to increase engineering workflow efficiency.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Physics is highly preferred. Professional Engineering (PE) certification is also preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 11 to 15 years of experience leading engineering teams and providing technical oversight for major energy infrastructure projects is required, including at least 5 years of specialized experience in outdoor/environmental acoustics or noise control.

• Technical

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in outdoor noise modeling, acoustic software such as CadnaA, and applicable ISO/ANSI standards is required. Strong technical analysis capabilities and the ability to interpret complex regulatory criteria are essential.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) certification.

• Experience with utility-scale BESS layouts, power systems, and renewable-energy permitting.

• Familiarity with GIS, advanced data-analysis tools, and automation workflows.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills to resolve complex technical issues with cross-functional teams and external parties.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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