Acoustic Consultant

Company Description

At AFRY, we believe that sound has the power to shape how people experience the places where they live, work and meet.

We are now looking for an Acoustician with a strong background in building acoustics and environmental noise to join our growing Acoustics, Sound and Vibration team in Sweden, with around 80 acousticians across the country.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious acoustic engineer who wants to work on challenging projects, collaborate with leading specialists across disciplines and contribute to projects both in Sweden and internationally.

Job Description

About the role

As an Acoustician at AFRY, you will work with a broad range of projects within building acoustics and environmental noise. You will be involved from early-stage studies and concept development through detailed design and construction.

Your work may include:

• Building acoustics and acoustic design of residential, office, educational, healthcare and public buildings
• Environmental noise assessments related to road and rail traffic, industry and urban development
• Acoustic calculations, modelling and simulations
• Noise mapping and prediction
• Evaluation of acoustic measurements
• Development of acoustic solutions, strategies and mitigation measures
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Providing expert advice to project teams

You will have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle and develop your expertise in the areas where you can create the greatest value.

Qualifications

You will be part of a collaborative team where knowledge and experience are actively shared across offices. We are looking for an open-minded and collaborative acoustic engineer who enjoys working with colleagues from different backgrounds, disciplines and levels of experience. You combine strong technical competence with curiosity, a willingness to share knowledge and an interest in developing both yourself and those around you.

We believe you have:

• A university degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, building physics or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience as an acoustician or acoustic consultant
• Solid experience in building acoustics and/or environmental noise
• Experience of acoustic calculations, modelling and technical analysis
• Experience working in multidisciplinary construction or infrastructure projects
• The ability to communicate complex acoustic issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A structured and independent way of working

Strong written and spoken English

Experience in building acoustics within healthcare projects is particularly valuable.

Experience with software such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA, CadnaB, SONArchitect, INSUL, Bastian, Odeon, Treble, Rhino/Grasshopper, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM is an advantage. Experience with equivalent tools is also highly relevant.

Knowledge of Swedish acoustic standards and regulations is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.

Knowledge and experience within the following areas are particularly valuable:

• Façade and window sound insulation calculations with respect to road and rail traffic noise
• Airborne sound insulation calculations between rooms
• Impact sound insulation calculations between rooms
• Preparation of drawings and documentation specifying acoustic requirements for walls, glazed partitions and doors
• Sound transmission calculations between rooms, including break-in and break-out noise through ventilation ducts
• Noise assessment of air handling units and ventilation fan systems
• Room acoustic simulations and calculations, including reverberation time and Speech Transmission Index (STI).

Additional Information

At AFRY, we believe that the best acoustic solutions are created when technical expertise meets creativity, collaboration and an understanding of the bigger picture.

You will join a team in Stockholm with deep expertise in acoustics, sound and vibration and a strong connection to the wider engineering organisation at AFRY. Our work spans buildings, urban development, infrastructure, transport, industry and energy, allowing acoustics to be integrated with other engineering disciplines from the early stages of a project.

You can expect:

• Challenging and varied projects
• A strong technical community and experienced colleagues
• Opportunities to work across disciplines and countries
• A flexible and collaborative working environment

If you are passionate about acoustics and want to use your expertise to create better buildings, healthier urban environments and more sustainable communities, we would like to hear from you.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.