Karl Peterman

Experience

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  Newcomb & Boyd, LLP

  Jul 1994 - Jul 2002

  Acoustical engineer providing consulting work in building systems noise and vibration control, environmental acoustics, room acoustics, and sound isolation. Worked on over 300 projects, providing design, analysis, survey, investigation, construction administration and troubleshooting services. Named an Associate of the firm in 2001. HVAC design engineer work included HVAC systems design; drawing creation and coordination for design development and construction documents; multi-disciplinary design meetings; load calculations; construction administration site visits for contract document compliance; etc.

  • Acoustical Engineer, Associate

    Jun 1996 - Jul 2002

  • HVAC Engineer

    Jul 1994 - Jun 1996
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  Vibro-Acoustics by Swegon North America

  Jul 2002 - now

  Senior engineer in responsible charge for non-structural building systems seismic/wind restraint design for US projects; in-house technical resource providing assistance on noise and vibration control products and application as well as aero-acoustic lab testing; technical representative and active member of various professional committees, including ASHRAE, AHRI, ASTM, INCE and ASCE. Product manager responsible for vibration isolation and seismic restraint products for building systems non-structural components design, development, launch, literature, testing, certification, and enhancement. Continued to manage the accredited aero-acoustic lab testing facility and assist with noise and vibration control product selection and implementation and overseeing construction standards for noise control products. Manager of an accredited aero-acoustic lab testing facility including a 100' windtunnel and 20,000 cubic foot reverberation room; staff engineer assisting with noise and vibration control product selection and implementation and overseeing construction standards for noise control products.

  • Senior Engineer

    Dec 2011 - now

  • Product Manager - Isolation and Restraints

    Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Manager of Research and Development

    Jul 2002 - Jun 2010