ASSOCIATE ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT - REMOTE

Compass Group USA; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Waveguide LLC is seeking an Associate Acoustic Consultant to provide entry level support for acoustic projects. Remote/home-based work is anticipated with travel to project sites up to 20% while collaborating with our acoustics team to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires a four-year degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of acoustical consulting experience, with hands-on instrumentation and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with acoustics.
• 1–3 years of professional acoustical consulting experience.
• Experience with acoustic instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with building design and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist acoustic reports, drawings reviews, and project meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and status tracking.
• Conduct environmental, background noise, and reverberation measurements.
• Support design coordination across disciplines.
• Travel up to 20% to project sites as needed.

Skills

Acoustics

Communication

Reading drawings

Acoustic measurements

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with acoustics

Tools

Acoustic instrumentation

HVAC noise control knowledge

Job description

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Position Title:ASSOCIATE ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT

Salary: $70000 - $80000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation:5% Bonus

Company Overview

Waveguide LLC is an AV, IT and acoustics design and hospitality company dedicated to elevating the human connection through improved communication. For nearly three decades, we have brought long-range, strategic thinking to communication challenges, focusing not just on technology in the built environment, but also on how people, processes and places fit together to reflect the way people actually work, learn and play – no matter where they are in the life cycle of their technology journey. Our consultants are among the most qualified in the industry and have provided award-winning AV, IT and acoustics design services for some of the most well-known corporate, education, government and community clients worldwide, and our highly certified on-site technology hospitality advocates have become integral to the culture of global enterprises. Waveguide was acquired by Compass Group USA in 2016 and is managed under Eurest, Compass Group’s leading business and industry (B&I) division.

At Waveguide, we believe great projects begin with great relationships. Whether collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or project teams, our role is to understand each project's unique challenges and develop solutions that improve how people experience the built environment.

Our acoustics, technology, and specialty consulting teams help create spaces that are comfortable, functional, and adaptable. We advise on room acoustics, sound isolation, noise and vibration control, building systems integration, and operational support to help clients achieve their objectives. By combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of how people work, learn, heal, meet, and interact, we deliver solutions that enhance both performance and experience.

We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about problem-solving, relationship-building, and creating environments that make a lasting positive impact.

Position Overview

Waveguide’s Associate Acoustics Consultant provides entry level support in the implementation of the acoustic department’s project delivery activities and initiatives. Your primary role will be to assist the firm’s acoustic consultants in executing and supporting individual projects. You may also be expected to represent Waveguide at client meetings. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening as an associate acoustic consultant. Remote / home-based work is anticipated as the primary workplace with up to 20% travel to project sites, project meetings or other corporate gatherings.

Preferred Location: Candidates residing on the West Coast are strongly preferred, with a particular preference for those located in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in delivery of defined project tasks, including acoustic reports, drawing reviews/markups, recommendations, meeting preparation, and routine communications.
• Support consultants in maintaining project documentation, status tracking, and issue logging.
• Conduct acoustical measurements including environmental, background noise level, reverberation time and sound isolation measurements.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and internal cross discipline reviews.
• Participate in project tasks across multiple consulting disciplines (technology, acoustics, design coordination, and construction administration) to gain exposure to varied delivery models and project phases.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and supervised site visits, documenting field conditions.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development of technical skills.
• Use AI tools responsibly in accordance with data protection and governance guidelines.

Role Qualifications

• Relevant four-year university degree or higher in a relevant technical field (degree in engineering or science with a specialization in vibration and/or acoustics).
• 1 to 3 years of professional acoustical consulting experience.
• Hands on experience with acoustic instrumentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity of educational, commercial, and institutional building design and construction.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, MEP and sound masking drawings to support acoustics design development and coordination.
• Proficiency in acoustical measurements including environmental, background noise level, reverberation time and sound isolation measurements.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of HVAC noise and vibration control for MEP systems.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge in acoustic calculations related to environmental noise, room acoustics and outdoor noise producing equipment.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in all MS Office applications and Bluebeam Revu.
• Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 80+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel required (<20%, mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews).

Associates at Waveguide are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.