WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Acoustic Consultant for their Arlington, VA office. In this position, staff will be involved in projects with the Property & Buildings Team, focusing on developing acoustic design goals and solutions for various projects.
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
- Attend client meetings
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Acoustics, Audio Technology, or similar degree with coursework in architectural acoustics
- 1-3 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
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
- Client focus, with a commitment to quality and problem solving
- 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
- Audiovisual system design experience
- Certification and/or membership in professional organizations
- Understanding of binaural/ambisonic recording and playback
- Understanding of acoustic simulation e.g. raytracing, convolutional reverberation, early reflections
- Understanding of audio engineering/mixing/mastering, video game audio design, and integrating audio plugins into VR scenes
Benefits
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company Overview
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wsp.com/en-om/services/mine-infrastructure.