Acoustics Consultant

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As an Acoustics Consultant, you will develop detailed acoustic analyses, designs, and technical recommendations on assigned projects, with a focus on healthcare facilities and sports, entertainment, and large public assembly venues. This role supports the planning and design of spaces that require high-performance acoustic environments, including patient care areas, diagnostic spaces, arenas, stadiums, and performance venues.

Responsibilities may also include acoustic modeling, noise and vibration studies, facility condition assessments, and client needs assessments related to architectural acoustics, building systems noise, and environmental noise. The consultant is responsible for managing assigned projects through scoping, pricing, staffing, and execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and functional quality standards.

The Acoustics Consultant works 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.
• Conduct planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with the project manager and/or client to develop the acoustic scope of work on assigned projects.
• Develop design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seek assistance from senior technical staff as needed.
• Research, evaluate, design & specify products or equipment to meet the client's identified needs.
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets for audiovisual systems.
• Assist in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed.
• Specifications.
• Conduct site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.
• Maintain a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training.
• Act as and perform activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards.
• Review audiovisual shop drawings, record changes, and provide feedback to designers based on project.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in…