Acoustic Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. • Seattle, WA

1d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an acoustician in our Seattle office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
Why We Need You:
In this role, you will deliver high-quality work that drives repeat business while collaborating with architects, engineers, and other built environment professionals. You will support design teams on architectural acoustics, mechanical noise and vibration control, and environmental noise, maintain strong client relationships, and meet financial targets. Responsibilities include developing acoustic designs and documentation, presenting coordinated solutions, reviewing drawings for code compliance, and coordinating with manufacturers, contractors, and design teams to resolve challenges and implement practical solutions.
This role is regional and out-of-state travel is required on occasion. Our Seattle office is also hybrid and would require a minimum of 3 days in office.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Acoustics, or a related field with coursework in building acoustics.
• Brings 3 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead acoustic design development and prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Skilled in researching, developing, and presenting coordinated design options.
• Reviews drawings and investigates code requirements to ensure compliance with city, state, and county regulations.
• Communicates effectively with manufacturers, design teams, and contractors to resolve challenges and develop practical design solutions.
• Brings knowledge, or a strong motivation to develop expertise, in conducting vibration analyses and related studies.
• Shows proficiency with engineering design software, including SoundPlan, EASE/CAT acoustics, and AutoCAD/BIM.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective relationships with staff and clients.
• Brings a strong client focus, with a commitment to quality and effective problem‑solving
• Communicates clearly and confidently in both spoken and written form.
• Excels in organization and time management.
• Shows quick technical comprehension and motivation centered on achieving strong client outcomes.
• Effectively prioritizes multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Thrives in both independent work and collaborative team settings

Responsibilities

• Developing acoustic designs and documentation
• Presenting coordinated solutions
• Reviewing drawings for code compliance
• Coordinating with manufacturers, contractors, and design teams to resolve challenges and implement practical solutions
• Collecting and analyzing noise and vibration data, performing calculations, site surveys, and construction‑phase punch‑list reviews

Benefits

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level