CURRENT OPENINGS

Founded in 1966, Wilson Ihrig is an internationally renowned acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with additional offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle. Our work covers a wide array of projects, including architectural, and public transportation, with an emphasis on rail transit, environmental, forensics, construction, structural vibration, and whole-building vibration isolation.

We’re on a path to make this a quieter world. As a leading consulting company in acoustics, noise, and vibration, we collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and transportation professionals to connect communities and provide environments shielded from the noisy world around us.

In our over 57 years of business, we have proudly created and maintained a supportive community of colleagues that fosters quality work, learning, the free exchange of ideas, and a place to grow. Our technical experts collectively have more than 300 years of experience and knowledge.

We currently have the following positions open:

Electronics Laboratory Technician / Field Assistant (Full-Time)

This is a full-time position based in Emeryville, California. We are open to a broad range of candidates as long as the minimum requirements are met. Those beginning their careers will have ample opportunity to learn and develop their skills. Those who have more experience will be given more responsibility and autonomy.

Basic duties and tasks will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Fieldwork and data collection
  • Equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair
  • Design and construction for special projects (electronics, woodworking)
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute specialty testing
  • Successfully manage and lead others in field work and lab analysis
  • Assemble, pack, ship, and track equipment for out-of-town projects and between offices

Demonstrated Abilities:

  • Read detailed schematics, technical descriptions, and complicated circuit diagrams
  • Troubleshoot complex problems
  • Solder and other electronics construction/repair skills
  • Be creative and practical to achieve successful outcomes in challenging work situations
  • Work under challenging conditions to achieve the work objectives

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or higher in electronics is highly desirable; degrees in related fields
    considered
  • Desire for various work environments: office, electronics lab, field (outdoors)
  • Ability to work non-standard hours from time to time. Willingness to be self-reflective, work hard, and be open to
    having fun all the while is a must
  • Clean driving record
  • Must be able to climb ladders and lift bulky containers that weigh up to 50 lbs
  • Must demonstrate proof of permission to work permanently in the United States at the time of hire

Pay commensurate with experience, $32 to $37 per hour on a nominal 35-hour work week; employer pays the majority of health insurance premium for employee, spouse, and children; 16 to 21 days of PTO depending on experience; 10 paid holidays.

Marketing Assistant (Part-Time)

Join our team as a Marketing Assistant (20 hours per week). Based in Emeryville, this role provides comprehensive marketing support to our Business Development Director. During the first few weeks of training, the Marketing Assistant will need to spend their work time in the office, but remote work is an option after the completed training.

Your contributions will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Input data into the firm’s Unanet CRM database and run reports
    • Help maintain mailing lists
    • Input opportunity form information
  • Organize and coordinate activities involved in the preparation of marketing proposals and qualifications materials
  • Event coordination as it relates to marketing functions
  • Update marketing brochures and in-house resource materials
  • Assist engineering/technical staff on required tasks in a professional and timely manner. This could include working with graphics preparation and stylized reports in MS Word, as well as support for travel arrangements and event registration
  • Special projects, as requested

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) years of working in a professional setting, preferably within an architectural, engineering, construction or planning firm
  • Two-year degree is required; four-year degree preferred
  • Proven ability to mind details and to produce accurate, high-quality work
  • Excellent command of the English language and solid proofreading skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines with a positive attitude, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, PhotoShop)
  • Graphic skills a plus
  • Experience with CRM software
  • Works well independently or as a team member

Pay commensurate with experience, $20 to $25 per hour. Benefits included: sick pay.

All positions will be open until filled.

How to Apply For Any of Our Positions:
To apply, please EMAIL PDFs of the following four (4) items:

Please note that candidates may not be considered until all four requested documents are received.

Workplace
Over the first few months, the new employees will be required to spend several days per week on premises in the office or the field; however, many of our employees can work remotely, and the circumstances of that arrangement can be negotiated. Wilson Ihrig is a drug-free workplace.

EEO Policy
Wilson Ihrig is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.