Acoustic Designer

Elevate the human experience through design TMWe are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.The team has an opening for an Acoustic Designer.DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.Preferred Office Locations:Charlotte, NCPortland, ORPosition SummaryAs an Acoustic Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for applying your design skills in the realization of award-winning design projects. As part of our integrated design teams, you will help create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. DLR Group is an award-winning, international architecture firm with 25+ offices worldwide. Along with traditional architecture and engineering design services, DLR Group provides innovative and integrated Acoustic Design Solutions for various built environments.Acoustic Designers at DLR Group collaborate with many other design disciplines including architecture, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, as well as interior design and landscape design. Our role includes educating, supporting, and advising many of these disciplines in various ways.The successful candidate will:Develop technical tools for use in our integrated design practice.Assist senior staff with project design reviews, documentation, acoustic calculations, sound isolation and other acoustic design work.Assist with acoustic field measurements.Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other project planners to provide acoustic design guidance on sound isolation, room acoustics, environmental noise and MEP noise and vibration control.Required Qualifications2-10 years experience in acoustic consulting or related field.Must have a degree from a 4-year college program in acoustics, engineering, building sciences or related field.A desire to learn about how acoustic design integrates into the architecture/engineering design process.Must have basic knowledge of building acoustics concepts including HVAC noise and vibration control, sound isolation, reverberation time, and sound propagation.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong computer, research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Self-motivated with an ability to work in a team environment.Preferred QualificationsCompetent in the use of Revit and/or AutoCAD.Experience developing Revit tools and plugins.Experience with acoustic modeling in programs such as CadnaA, CATT, EASE and Grasshopper.Experience with acoustic field measurements (reverberation time, sound isolation, environmental noise).Experience working in the design and construction industry, and/or knowledge of design and construction processes.Knowledge or certification in LEED, WELL and other design industry acoustic criteria.DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design.Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include: medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. The potential pay range for this role is $70,000-125,000.Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us on X, Instagram and LinkedIn.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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