Acoustics Design Lead — Employee-Owned Role

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement savings (401k)

Health coverage and HSA

Life insurance and AD&D

Work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSR is seeking an Acoustics Consultant to translate client needs into code-compliant acoustic solutions for healthcare, sports, and large venues. You will develop models, analyze noise, and prepare specifications while collaborating with architects and engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 7+ years of architectural acoustics experience, healthcare and entertainment project exposure, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 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 certifications such as INCE Board Certification or PE (acoustics-related) a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Acoustics principles

Healthcare acoustics

Sports & entertainment venues

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics/Engineering/Physics/Architecture

INCE Board Certification or PE (acoustics-related)

Tools

EASE

Odeon

Revit

AutoCAD

Visio

NEC/NESC codes

Job description

SSR is seeking an Acoustics Consultant to translate client needs into code-compliant acoustic solutions for healthcare, sports, and large venues. You will develop models, analyze noise, and prepare specifications while collaborating with architects and engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 7+ years of architectural acoustics experience, healthcare and entertainment project exposure, and relevant certifications.