What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acoustics Consultant position at Salas O'Brien?
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.
Qualifications And Experience
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.
Location: Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Boulder/Denver, CO with hybrid option
Travel: Up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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.
Qualifications And Experience
- 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.
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.
Location: Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Boulder/Denver, CO with hybrid option
Travel: Up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits
The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000