User:Mschwob

Summary
I am an acoustical consultant, registered professional engineer and LEED accredited professional. I have been a consultant for the past 13 years since graduating with a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in acoustics.

I specialize in acoustics and noise control for the built environment including space acoustics, architectural noise control, HVAC system noise and vibration control, power transformer noise and vibration control, airport environ noise control, diesel engine driven generator noise control and building system noise and vibration abatement.

My engineering experience includes mega-resorts, high-rise residential, mixed-use developments, convention facilities, live performance theaters, cinema auditoriums, educational facilities, courthouses, nightclubs, restaurants, lounges, spas and office spaces.

Experience
Principal & Director of Technology Services JBA Consulting Engineers 1997 - Present Responsible for strategic development and management of the Telecommunications, Audio-Visual, Security-Surveillance and Acoustical Engineering departments.

Project Engineer Dunham Associates, Inc. 1996 - 1997

Project Engineer Consulting Engineers & Associates 1995 - 1996

Graduate Research Assistant University of Nevada Las Vegas 1992 - 1995

Designed, coordinated and built a semi-automated laboratory for measurement of the acoustical, thermal and aerodynamic performance of air distribution terminals. Developed software using MS Visual Basic for control of laboratory traversing mechanism and acquisition of data from instrumentation. Designed lab and traversing mechanism using AutoCAD. Built lab and traversing mechanism using outsourced and locally machined components. Performed testing of passive air distribution duct sound attenuators.

Education
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Acoustical Engineering University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1995

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering with Minor in Mathematics University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992

Associate of Applied Science, Electronic Engineering Technology College of Southern Nevada, 1989

Professional Registration/Certification
Professional Mechanical Engineer: States of Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington and Iowa

LEED Accredited Professional

Professional Affiliations
Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) - Member

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) - Member

American Society of Heating Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) - Member

ASHRAE Technical Committee on Acoustics & Vibration (TC 2.6) - Corresponding Member

National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) - Member

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) - Member

American Institute of Architects - Allied Member

Academic Affiliations
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Mechanical Engineering Department - Executive Advisory Committee

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (Nevada β) - Life Member