Acoustics Senior Engineer

Company introduction NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Role summary / purpose The BESS Engineering & Construction (E&C) team is seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer to serve as the BESS Acoustics Subject Matter Expert (SME). This Sr. Engineer will support utility-scale BESS projects through acoustic modeling, project-layout review, noise-regulation interpretation, field measurements, and evaluation of practical noise-mitigation solutions for equipment such as HVAC/chillers, PCS/inverters, transformers, and substations. The role includes performing internal acoustic analyses, critically reviewing consultant work, and providing technical recommendations and approvals that may influence equipment selection, project layout, setbacks, barriers, HVAC design, and procurement requirements. The engineer will work closely with internal project teams, consultants, manufacturers, EPC contractors, and permitting agencies to communicate project noise goals, resolve technical issues, and ensure acoustic information, test methods, and project requirements are technically sound and aligned with applicable ISO, ANSI, and industry standards. The role will also support continued improvement of internal modeling capabilities, lower-noise solutions, and AI-enabled engineering workflows. Key responsibilities • Serve as the outdoor and environmental acoustics SME for utility-scale BESS projects, providing technical leadership on acoustic modeling, community-noise impacts, and project-specific acoustics decisions. • Perform and review outdoor acoustic modeling using CadnaA or other appropriate tools to evaluate project layouts, sound propagation, receptor impacts, and design alternatives. • Review acoustic studies prepared by consultants and verify key assumptions, methodologies, model inputs, vendor acoustic information, and conclusions before they are relied upon for project decisions or permitting. • Provide formal technical review and approval of acoustic work, as appropriate, while also providing technical recommendations and sign-off within the BESS team. • Translate acoustic findings into practical project-design recommendations, including equipment selection, equipment layout, setbacks, barriers or enclosures, HVAC and chiller design, and other noise-control measures. • Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences across project teams. • Evaluate practical noise-reduction solutions for HVAC and chiller systems, PCS/inverters, transformers/GSUs, substations, and other BESS equipment. • Work directly with equipment manufacturers and vendors to communicate project noise requirements and goals, troubleshoot acoustic issues, and identify lower-noise equipment or mitigation options. • Maintain accountability for project noise requirements, vendor submittals, and acoustic test methods so they are appropriately aligned with applicable ISO, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards. • Challenge or reject vendor acoustic informati…