Senior Acoustics Consultant — Employee-Owned

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability

Flexible schedules

PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSR is seeking an Acoustics Consultant in Raleigh, NC to translate clinical and performance requirements into practical, code-compliant acoustic solutions for healthcare, sports, and large venues.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to develop models, specifications, and budgets, while supporting the firm’s owner-driven culture and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Architecture, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in architectural acoustics consulting.
• Experience working in healthcare.
• Experience working in sports and entertainment.
• Professional certificates 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.
• Conduct planning meetings to determine project scope, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with the project manager and/or client to develop the acoustic scope of work on assigned projects.
• Develop 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 client needs.
• Participates in budget preparation for audiovisual systems.
• Assists in communication with owner, architect, and contractors; conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress.

Skills

Acoustics consulting

Acoustics modeling

Vibration control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

EASE

ODEON

AutoCAD

Job description

SSR is seeking an Acoustics Consultant in Raleigh, NC to translate clinical and performance requirements into practical, code-compliant acoustic solutions for healthcare, sports, and large venues.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to develop models, specifications, and budgets, while supporting the firm’s owner-driven culture and ongoing professional growth.