Acoustics Consultant

WSP•Los Angeles, CA

26d•$92,000 - $118,000

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Acoustic Consultant for our Los Angeles, CA office. In this position, staff will be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP’s US Building Acoustics group provides high level consulting that helps clients create spaces that sound—and feel—right. We support a wide range of project types, including healthcare, workplace, public and civic facilities, K 12 and higher education, hospitality, and beyond. Depending on the need, we serve as standalone acoustical consultants or integrate seamlessly with WSP’s Property and Buildings engineering teams, part of a firm consistently ranked among the industry’s best by Engineering News Record. We deliver work nationwide—from the East Coast to the West Coast and Hawai‘i—bringing proven experience and practical, design forward solutions to every assignment. Our U.S. team is growing and combines seasoned consultants with access to dozens more specialists across WSP’s international acoustics network, enabling us to scale quickly and bring the right expertise to each challenge. We value balance as much as excellence: team members have flexibility to support work life goals through remote work and flexible schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Acoustics, Audio Technology, or similar degree with coursework in architectural acoustics.
3-5 years of professional acoustical analysis and design consulting experience.
Working knowledge of acoustic design metrics, and their application in architectural, communications systems, and mechanical systems design.
Previous experience in building design, including interior room acoustics, sound isolation, HVAC systems noise & vibration control, as well as field measurement experience.
Working knowledge of applicable ISO, ASTM, and ANSI standards related to acoustical measurement, analysis, and modeling, including international standards.
Working knowledge of HVAC noise and/or Sound Transmission modeling software such as V-A Select, Potorff AIM, INSUL, and other proprietary modeling software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to independently track and assess personal workload and assignments to produce deliverables in a timely manner.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Bluebeam.
Client focus, with a commitment to quality and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Advanced (Masters or Doctorate) degree in Architectural Acoustics, Audio Technology, or similar degree.
Knowledge of 3D modeling software such as EASE, CATT-Acoustic, Odeon, SoundPlan, CadnaA, etc.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Certification and/or membership in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Development of initial, project-specific Acoustic design goals/concepts
Development of architectural, mechanical, and structural solutions to achieve project design goals
Calculations of HVAC system noise and Reverberation Time
Periodic review of project drawings & specifications throughout design for incorporation of acoustic design elements
Survey and evaluation of existing acoustic conditions
Three-dimensional acoustic modeling
Construction Administration / Site Observations
Report preparation to communicate design & construction recommendations to clients and end users
Assistance with development of new project proposals
Attendance at client meetings
Occasional travel outside the Los Angeles metro area and/or outside the State of California.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Uphold workplace safety and have the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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