Assistant Acoustic Consultant

Summary: WSP is currently seeking an Assistant Acoustic Consultant for their Arlington, VA office, with additional consideration for candidates in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. The role involves participating in projects with the Property & Buildings Team, focusing on acoustic design goals, evaluations, and client communications. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Acoustical analysis, Acoustic design metrics, Architectural acoustics, Mechanical systems design, Communications systems design, Interior room acoustics, Sound isolation, HVAC noise, vibration control, Field acoustic measurement, ISO standards for acoustics, ASTM standards for acoustics, ANSI standards for acoustics, HVAC noise modeling software, Sound transmission modeling software, V-A Select, Potorff AIM, INSUL, Microsoft Office, 3D acoustic modeling software, EASE, CATT-Acoustic, Odeon, SoundPlan, CadnaA, AutoCAD, Revit, Audiovisual system design, Acoustic simulation, Raytracing, Convolutional reverberation, Early reflections, Binaural/ambisonic recording, playback, Audio engineering, Audio mixing, Audio mastering, Audio plugins integration in VR, Client focus 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