Senior Acoustical Consultant

BrightTree Studios • Warrendale, Allegheny County, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

BrightTree Studios is looking for a Senior Acoustical Consultant to support our growing client base. The candidate must be an experienced acoustical designer who is committed to excellence, thrives in an environment of collaboration, and demonstrates a high degree of enthusiasm. They must also be self-motivated with great communication skills and can work on a team with others to accomplish our clients’ goals.

Responsibilities

Design in a collaborative setting with senior designers and drafting support staff
Consult on projects related to room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical system noise and vibration, and environmental noise
Develop specifications, acoustical reports, drawings, details, and cost analyses
Perform onsite acoustical testing
Use acoustical modeling software
Review shop drawings and submittals
Research code issues to comply with city, state, and county regulations
Perform onsite acoustical inspections to review projects’ acoustical implementations
Take ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assignments
Manage projects
Attend and participate in local and out-of-town project meetings
Build and maintain architectural client relationships
Perform QC checks on all deliverable work prior to release to clients
Travel required

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

7+ years of experience working in the acoustical consulting field
Familiarity with creating proper acoustical documentation for higher education facilities, libraries, theaters, studios, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings
Working knowledge of both AutoCAD 2017 and Revit 2017 or higher
Knowledge of EASE, Autodesk Simulation, and CATT-Acoustics
Working knowledge of Blue Beam Revu
Working understanding of vibration control
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Industry thought leadership through speaking engagements, published articles, and blog posts
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or physics with a concentration in acoustics or vibration required; Master’s degree in acoustics, noise and/or vibration control preferred