Acoustic Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

Salas O'Brien • Boulder, CO

314d

About The Position

Acoustic and Audio-Visual Engineering Intern Company Overview: At Salas O'Brien, we're driven by engineering for impact. This ethos permeates our projects and our team culture. We embody our values of inspiration, achievement, and connection as collective owners of our success, always with an eye toward a sustainable future. Established in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating impact for our clients, team members, and the world at large. We understand that today's challenges present tomorrow's opportunities, and we're here to design lasting solutions. We offer integrated engineering and consulting services across diverse industries, including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and more. Our expertise covers structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and beyond.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for the AEC industry and a drive to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), audio simulation software, or acoustic modeling software, is advantageous.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and tasks, with a readiness to perform duties onsite or at project locations as needed.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in the AEC industry is advantageous, though not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performing acoustical analyses and field testing, such as sound transmission loss, reverberation time, and environmental noise.
• Performing research and generating documentation in support of design projects, including detailed drawings, and/or calculations.
• Acoustical modeling.
• Coordinating with other design team members concerning acoustical design details.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions.
• Becoming familiar with project work in various built environments, including education, event spaces, government, mixed-use/residential, and corporate markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree