Acoustics Consultant – Plymouth, MI

Soundscape Engineering is seeking an Acoustics Consultant to join our Plymouth, Michigan office. This role is ideal for an early career acoustical professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, client interaction, and collaboration across disciplines. You will contribute to a wide range of acoustical consulting projects.

• Review and analyze architectural and engineering designs for new construction and renovation projects
• Assess and diagnose acoustical issues in existing buildings
• Perform calculations, field measurements, and computer modeling related to sound isolation, room acoustics, building MEP system noise and vibration control, and environmental noise impact
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports
• Collaborate daily with other Soundscape staff to deliver high-quality, timely project outcomes tailored to client needs
• Communicate regularly with clients via meetings, calls, and written correspondence
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, and review submittals during construction administration

• Strong analytical skills with excellent technical writing capabilities
• strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Basic understanding of building design and construction processes
• Basic knowledge of building mechanical systems
• Confident and professional presence in client and project meetings
• Experience conducting sound and vibration measurements
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn acoustical and data analysis software such as SoundPLAN, EASE, INSUL, LabVIEW, Excel, and NTi Audio Data Explorer
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to travel using a personal vehicle when mass transit is unavailable

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with coursework in acoustics and vibrations
• Willingness and ability to pursue obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or INCE Board Certification
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Position requires the ability to successfully pass a comprehensive federal background investigation and eligibility screening to access Sensitive/Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Periodic travel by air or road, including occasional long driving days
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs over uneven terrain, construction sites, and stairways
• Occasional climbing of building and construction site ladders
• Operation of computers, sound and vibration measurement equipment, and standard office machinery
• Frequent verbal and written communication in English
• Occasional extended workdays and nighttime site measurements

Soundscape Engineering is intentionally a small, specialized consulting firm. It offers the opportunity for an early career acoustical consultant to be mentored by a team of highly experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment. We actively support and sponsor professional development, including P.E. licensure, INCE certification, and participation in professional societies (ASA, INCE, ASHRAE).

$71,000 – $83,000, commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits.