Specialist

Kirkegaard; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Job summary

Kirkegaard seeks an early career Specialist in Architectural Acoustics for work in our St. Louis and Houston offices. The role focuses on supporting noise and room acoustics projects, data analysis, and client coordination across disciplines.

You will contribute to design development, reviews, and efficient project delivery. Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in acoustics, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, with familiarity in industry software and a passion for the built

Qualifications

• Graduate to three years relevant experience in acoustics consulting.
• Experience measuring and analyzing noise and vibration projects.
• Knowledge of all phases of projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Strong design-oriented thinking and visualization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative approach.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, sub-contractors and client project managers.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Rhino; experience with Matlab, Grasshopper, MaxMSP and/or Audition desired.
• Experience as a musician, public speaker, or actor.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to consultants on noise/vibration control, room acoustics projects.
• Analyzing data and solving complex technical challenges.
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, data sets and other digital design assets.
• Managing project tasks and internal deadlines for on-time delivery.
• Working effectively with team members in other office locations for internal coordination.
• Coordinating work with architects, engineers, theater consultants and other disciplines.
• Be organized and compliant with company organization policy.
• Participating in meetings and industry events to learn more about the field.

Skills

Acoustics consulting

Noise/Vibration analysis

Project lifecycle

Design visualization

Communication skills

Collaboration

Contractor coordination

Musician/public speaker/actor

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in acoustics/related field

Tools

Bluebeam

REVIT

AutoCAD

Rhino

EASE

CATT

Odeon

Matlab

Grasshopper

MaxMSP

Audition

Job description

Specialist

Architectural Acoustics

Kirkegaard is seeking a Specialist for an early career position in architectural acoustics. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work on a diversity of projects both in the performing arts and beyond the arts; an interest in developing and maintaining client relationships; and a commitment to being a collaborative, efficient and effective team member both internally and externally.

Position is being considered in our St. Louis and Houston offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing support to consultants on noise/vibration control, sound isolation and room acoustics projects
• Analyzing data and working internally to help solve complex technical challenges and problems
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, documents, data sets and other digital design assets
• Managing project tasks and internal deadlines to contribute to the efficient delivery of consulting services on time and within budget
• Working effectively with team members in other office locations for internal project coordination
• Coordinating work with architects, engineers, theater consultants and other disciplines in the built environment
• Willing to put in the time and effort when required to complete the tasks required of the position and/or the project.
• Be organized and compliant with company organization policy
• Participating in company meetings and industry events to learn more about the field broadly

The ideal candidate will have:

• Graduate to three years relevant experience in acoustics consulting (does not include teaching or research experience)
• Experience in the measurement and analysis of noise and vibration projects
• Knowledge of all phases of projects from schematic design through construction administration
• High-level thinking and visualization skills with an orientation for design and creative problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex issues and problems with clarity
• A flexible, collaborative approach to work, both within the firm and with members of design teams
• Experience communicating with general contractors, sub-contractors (HVAC, Electrical, Drywall and Framing) and client project managers during construction administration process including field visits, submittal review and RFI responses.
• Proficiency (or ability to readily learn) applications such as Bluebeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Rhino and EASE, CATT, or Odeon; experience with Matlab, Grasshopper, MaxMSP and/or Audition desired
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, physics, or a related field
• Master’s degree in acoustics, architecture, physics, or engineering desired
• Experience as a musician, public speaker, or actor

We offer a competitive salary with outstanding benefits that include health, dental, life, long term care insurance and more.

Position can be considered for hybrid in-office and remote flexibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, familial status, national origin, age, disability or economic class.

Our Mission | We create impactful and inspiring experiences through sound and visual to enrich a person’s wellbeing and to strengthen the community.

Our Vision is to weave acoustics and integrated systems design into the built environment connecting people in meaningful ways.

Kirkegaard Associates is a world-renowned, 48-year old architectural acoustics and integrated systems design firm, specializing in the performing arts, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and St. Louis. The firm has worked on over 3,000 projects in 24 countries since its founding in 1976. The current staff consists of 14 inspired and experienced individuals with backgrounds in architecture, architectural engineering, physics, audio engineering, theater arts and technical design, information technology and performing arts production, who perform work in room acoustics; sound isolation; noise and vibration control of building services; and design and tuning of audiovisual systems.

The firm’s expertise covers a wide spectrum: Performing Arts Centers; Schools of Music, Theater and Dance; Religious Buildings; Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities; Theatres, Concert Halls and Opera Houses; Educational Facilities; Business Facilities; Outdoor Music Venues; Museums and Libraries; Hotels and Conference Centers; and Recording and Broadcast Studios.