Senior Acoustical Consultant

Resolut Group; Kailua (HI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Resolut Group in Kailua, O‘ahu, Hawaii seeks a senior acoustical consultant to lead design and client relationships from our Kailua office with a hybrid work arrangement. You will coordinate multiple projects, develop acoustical criteria, and contribute to proposals for new consulting work.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, acoustics, or a related field, at least 5 years of architectural acoustics experience, and proficiency with sound level measurement equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, acoustics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural acoustics consulting or a similar field.
• Experience using sound level measurement equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for room acoustics, airborne and structure-borne sound insulation, and HVAC system noise and vibration control.
• Conduct field and environmental noise measurements, analyze results, and develop noise mitigation recommendations.
• Prepare design documents and technical reports, establish acoustical criteria, and coordinate acoustical design details with project teams.
• Participate in design team meetings and manage priorities across multiple concurrent projects to support accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• Maintain direct communication and coordination with clients and other design team members.
• Prepare proposals for new consulting work.
• Use sound level measurement instruments and related technical tools.
• Travel as needed for projects, primarily inter-island.

Skills

Acoustics consulting experience

Field measurements

Client coordination

Proposal development

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, acoustics

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

EASE

Cadna-A

AIM

V-A Design

Job description

Kailua, O'ahu, Hawaii | Hybrid

About us:

Established in 1979, D. L. Adams Associates (DLAA) brings decades of specialized experience in acoustical, theatre, and audiovisual consulting and design services, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Now part of Resolut Group, DLAA further strengthens our collective expertise and expands our capabilities, creating new opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

At Resolut, our dedication to our clients is matched by our commitment to our employees. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions. We offer a stable, collaborative, and welcoming work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to challenging and meaningful projects.

We value our employees and offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid leave, and additional programs designed to support employee well-being and professional development.

About the Role:

Provides senior acoustical consulting and design services, coordinating multiple projects and contributing to technical quality, client relationships, and proposal development. This position is based in our Kailua, O‘ahu, Hawaii office with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop recommendations for room acoustics, airborne and structure-borne sound insulation, and HVAC system noise and vibration control.
• Conduct field and environmental noise measurements, analyze results, and develop noise mitigation recommendations.
• Prepare design documents and technical reports, establish acoustical criteria, and coordinate acoustical design details with project teams.
• Participate in design team meetings and manage priorities across multiple concurrent projects to support accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• Maintain direct communication and coordination with clients and other design team members.
• Prepare proposals for new consulting work.
• Use sound level measurement instruments and related technical tools.
• Travel as needed for projects, primarily inter-island.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, acoustics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural acoustics consulting or a similar field.
• Experience using sound level measurement equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Familiarity with acoustical modeling tools such as EASE, Cadna-A, AIM, or V-A Design.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation commensurate with experience and the local market.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave time

Equal Opportunity:

Resolut is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local law.