Acoustical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate acoustical design calculations, simulations, technical studies, and engineering reports.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, AV system designs, and contractor submissions for compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise and inspect acoustical construction works, including sound insulation, acoustic treatments, auditorium systems, AV installations, and specialized acoustic materials.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical recommendations for acoustical and AV-related issues.
• Review contractor progress, quality of work, testing, commissioning activities, and acceptance procedures.
• Quantify completed works and evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders related to acoustical systems.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, AV specialists, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection reports, punch lists, and project documentation as required.
• Support project management team during design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and project close‑out activities.

• Strong knowledge of architectural and building acoustics.
• Experience in acoustical design of classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, seminar halls, conference rooms, theaters, mosques, and public facilities.
• Proficient in acoustic calculations, modeling, simulations, and noise control analysis.
• Experience with acoustic simulation software such as EASE, ODEON, SoundPLAN, CadnaA, CATT‑Acoustic, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of advanced Audio‑Visual (AV) systems, sound reinforcement systems, public address systems, and integrated control systems.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, specifications, and industry best practices related to acoustics and AV systems.
• Ability to review engineering studies, shop drawings, material submittals, technical specifications, and contractor proposals.
• Knowledge of construction quality control, inspection procedures, testing, commissioning, and safety requirements.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC, government, educational, or institutional projects will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, coordination, technical reporting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.