Acoustic Consultant

Acoustic consultants can lend expertise, design noise-reducing treatments, organize sound studies, and work with stakeholders to identify problems and retrofit or create unique solutions for noise pollution. Safety concerns with environmental impacts like how particular sounds affect wildlife are other ways these professionals help private and public entities.

What Does An Acoustical Consultant Do?

        Generally, acoustical consultants assess the impact of sound at specific sites by conducting various testing that isolate and pinpoint all of the noise sources contributing to the site’s coverage. They examine data from these tests and use it to determine if a particular noise source such as a transportation hub, electrical substation or highway is within local ordinance compliance, or creating excessive sound levels. As part of a broad team of specialists, acoustic engineers work together to solve challenging noise problems, often acting as mentors to younger acousticians training under them in an effort to maintain the high standards within that discipline.

Typical Tasks For Acoustic Consultants Include:

Use of advanced equipment to measure sound levels precisely

Model data for visual presentations.

Identify the physical source of the noise in question.

Create summaries of the issues with suggestions for mitigation

Customize solutions for the location with aesthetic appeal in mind

Organize proposals and data to apply for grants and prospective jobs

Translate design needs and technical aspects in a straightforward manner

Understand the effects of sound on the environment, humans, animals, and equipment

Identify critical design needs to reduce unwanted sound and comply with building codes

Utilize their in-depth knowledge about sound absorbing treatments

Use engineering software and CAD design programs to create 3D renderings and models

Possess experience with local building inspection requirements, permits, and regulations

Understand how contributing environmental factors affect sound levels

Use systems with noise absorbing materials versus older sound-reflecting technologies

Conduct research and host conferences showcasing the most current data and treatments 25