Acoustics Consultant

Salas O'Brien•Dallas, TX

8d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Job Summary: Salas O’Brien is a top-ranked, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm seeking an experienced Acoustics Consultant to join its growing acoustics team. This role focuses on acoustics design, analysis, and field measurement for the built environment, including sports venues, performance spaces, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, residential, and education projects. The consultant will lead and support acoustics efforts across projects—preparing reports, conducting modeling and calculations, reviewing drawings, performing on-site observations, and collaborating closely with clients and design teams. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of experience in architectural and environmental acoustics, strong technical and communication skills, and proficiency with acoustics modeling software such as SoundPlan or EASE. Positions are available in Dallas, Chicago, or Boulder/Denver, with remote or hybrid options depending on qualifications. Salas O’Brien offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Salas O’Brien is known for being technically excellent, easy to work with, having an entrepreneurial mindset and empowered decision making. We are in the Engineering News Record Top 50 and the MEP Giants Top 5. Why should you apply? Our acoustics team is growing rapidly, and you can be part of this growth. We work on interesting and high-quality projects, and you will be working with some of the best engineers and architects in the USA. Our highly active markets include sports venues, performance and entertainment venues, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, residential and education projects. We are looking for the right people—not a job description. If you are responsive, experienced, and enjoy working with talented acoustics consultants, we want to talk with you.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in acoustics design and measurements for the built environment.
The ability to design and prepare acoustics reports, conduct drawing reviews, perform calculations related to sound isolation, noise control and room acoustics, prepare schedules and specifications, and interact with clients and design team members on a daily basis.
The ability to serve as lead acoustics consultant on a variety of projects as well as assist and support other acoustics consultants.
A minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM fields.
Experience in architectural and environmental acoustics, field measurement, and on-site construction observation.
Skills and experience in computer modelling (SoundPlan, EASE, etc.).
A desire to work on multi-discipline projects with talented design teams.