Data Center Acoustician / Acoustic Modeling Lead

Job#: 3035069

Job Description:

Data Center Acoustician / Acoustic Modeling Lead

Employer: Apex Systems

Location: Remote or hybrid from a partner/affiliate office

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Center Acoustician / Acoustic Modeling Specialist with proven experience in campus-level acoustic planning, design, and modeling. In this role, you will act as the key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sound control across mission-critical infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to guide site design, evaluate regulatory impacts, and manage acoustic risks. A strong understanding of large-scale facilities, sound-generating equipment (such as generators and cooling systems), and rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost estimating is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Selection & Due Diligence: Participate in campus planning sessions as the acoustic SME. Guide site selection, site design, and equipment layout to minimize environmental noise impacts.
• Acoustic Review & Risk Mitigation: Evaluate consultant-led noise models and reports to ensure compliance with local zoning laws and global standards. Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Standards & Product Development: Design and refine sound attenuation solutions for the organization. Develop and maintain program documentation, including modeling standards, vendor requirements, and policies.
• Design & Layout Support: Guide test fits and site plan development, including sound contours, sensitive receptor locations, mitigation costs/schedules, and acoustic impact of cooling systems.

Key Deliverables

• Scopes of Work (SOW) and design guidelines.
• Drawing markups and concept designs.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, cost estimates, and schedules.
• System testing, acceptance protocols, as-built documentation, and submittals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic modeling.
• Strong understanding of sound attenuation and mitigation systems for large-scale cooling and diesel generator equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Familiarity with CadnaA or SoundPLAN.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional acoustic consulting or engineering experience.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-source campus modeling.
• Expertise in CadnaA or SoundPLAN.

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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex 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.

Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Richmond, VA, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

May 19, 2026

Pay Range:

$60 - $90 per hour

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