Acoustics Consultant

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired. Want to hear directly from our team?

Visit  and explore our culture on Linked In and Instagram. What You’ll DoAs an Acoustics Consultant, you will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to translate operational, clinical, and performance requirements into practical, code-compliant, and constructible acoustic solutions.

Perform architectural acoustic analyses and develop design recommendations for healthcare, sports, entertainment, and public assembly facilities.

Design acoustic treatments and assemblies to support speech privacy & intelligibility, patient comfort & healing environments, athletic & event performance, and audience experience in large venues.

Develop acoustic models and predictive analyses using industry-standard software.

Evaluate and design for vibration and structure-borne noise impacts associated with building systems and venue operations

Produce design documentation including acoustic plans & details, wall/floor/ceiling assembly requirements, and performance criteria & acoustic schedules.

Prepare technical specifications and basis-of-design narratives for acoustic systems and treatments

Conducts planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations

Coordinates with the project manager and/or client to develop the acoustic scope of work on assigned projects

Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seeks assistance from senior technical staff as needed

Researches, evaluates, designs & specifies products or equipment to meet the client’s identified needs

Participates in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets for audiovisual systems

Assists in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed specifications

Conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes

Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced

Maintains a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training

Acts and performs activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards

Reviews audiovisual shop drawings, records changes, and provides feedback to designers based on project

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Architecture, or relevant degree (or equivalent experience)7+ years of experience in architectural acoustics consulting.

Experience working in healthcare

Experience working in sports and entertainment

Professional certificates such as INCE Board Certification or PE (acoustics-related) a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of architectural acoustics principles.

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