Senior Acoustician

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO first year with option to买

8 federal holidays + 15 Fridays off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching and development

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Acoustician to join our team in a hybrid work environment in Los Angeles. The role involves advising on room acoustics, noise and vibration control, and developing solutions for healthcare, education, corporate spaces, and science & technology projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of consulting experience, strong field measurement skills, and proficiency with tools like Revit, EASE, and CadnaA/SoundPLAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics or related field with vibration/acoustics specialization.
• 10+ years of consulting and design experience in Healthcare, Higher Education, Corporate Workplace, and Science & Technology markets.
• Experience with field measurements and standard-compliant testing (ASTM).

Responsibilities

• Advise on acoustics, room acoustics, noise isolation, vibration control and vibro-acoustic design.
• Review design standards and develop acoustical goals for projects.
• Produce detailed acoustic reports, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.
• Support marketing efforts and pursue new acoustics opportunities.
• Represent SmithGroup in professional societies and industry associations.

Skills

Acoustics consulting

Field measurements

Leadership

Mentoring

Client collaboration

Communication

LEED/WELL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Revit

SketchUp

EASE

CadnaA or SoundPLAN

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Acoustician to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Be part of integrated architecture and engineering project design teams, advising on room acoustics, sound isolation, mechanical system noise and vibration control, structural vibration, and vibro-acoustic design.
• Review applicable design standards to create project acoustical goals.
• Collaborate with design team and owner to develop acoustic and vibration control solutions that meet the goals of the project.
• Produce detailed acoustics and vibration reports, sketches, drawings, details, and specifications as required.
• Manage deadlines and deliverables for acoustical projects.
• Coordinate with project managers so that acoustical recommendations and deliverables are provided at appropriate intervals.
• Advise design team members on the acoustical credits in sustainable design systems such as LEED, WELL, GBCI or others. Perform calculations and provide recommendations to comply with chosen credits and provide final documentation for the application.
• Review construction submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and complete onsite inspections to review acoustical performance of the project and issue reports for corrective actions.
• Discuss and present acoustic concepts and options to a non-technical audience.
• Perform field measurements of reverberation time, sound or impact isolation, vibration or other measurements as needed for project.
• Compile data collected in the field to determine findings and solutions and provide reports or documentation to summarize the investigation and findings.
• Assist in developing processes to improve efficiency and best in class designs.
• Assist in establishing best practices and standards for typical partition types, background noise, and performance based on space types.
• Mentor junior technical staff and support their on-going professional growth.
• Assist in pursuit of new opportunities and in acoustics and vibration fee development as required.
• Participate in marketing efforts as required to build the acoustic discipline and help win project work.
• Represent SmithGroup in professional societies and industry associations (ASA, INCE, and others).

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or relevant field, with coursework or specialization in vibration and/or acoustics.
• 10+ years of consulting and design experience working as an Acoustics Consultant in support of the design of new construction and major renovation projects in Healthcare, Higher Education, Corporate Workplace, and Science and Technology markets. Experience in recording environments, music education, and performing arts spaces a plus.
• Experience using a sound level meter / real time analyzer and taking field measurements in accordance with ASTM or other applicable standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and formal documentation.
• Willingness to mentor and educate junior staff.
• Strong leadership and people skills, as required for team collaboration and cohesion.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Revit, SketchUp, EASE, and CadnaA or SoundPLAN desirable.
• A valid credential in relevant field (preferred): INCE Board Certification, LEED AP.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000 to $147,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].