Technical Director - Acoustics

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time Technical Director - Acoustics

Los Angeles, CA
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Technical Director - Acoustics

Los Angeles, CA

RWDI’s Americas Acoustics group offers a full spectrum of acoustical consulting services, from architectural acoustics, to noise and vibration control for building systems, environmental acoustics, and expert troubleshooting. Our team takes on an exciting range of projects, including TV and movie studios, healthcare facilities, corporate HQs, civic buildings, educational campuses, and more. Whether it’s consulting on healthcare, residential buildings, convention centers, or performing arts spaces, we help clients deliver an exceptional acoustic experience, tailored to the needs of the project.

 

We are seeking a Technical Director - Acoustics to join our team in Culver City/Los Angeles, California, working on vibrant projects across multiple sectors from hospitality to healthcare. If you’re passionate about creating environments where sound enhances experience, we want to hear from you!

 

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects. For the last 50 years, the company has worked on some of the most iconic and defining projects globally.

 

We are hiring a Technical Director with 15+ years’ experience, to join the team in our Culver City/Los Angeles, California office.

 

The role includes but is not limited to:

 

  • Providing acoustical expertise for a wide range of projects. 
  • Providing mentorship and technical guidance to more junior staff.
  • Helping to resolve challenging problems in consultation with design-oriented clients.
  • Communicating complex technical materials in straight-forward language.
  • Guiding technical communications to provide simple solutions to client needs
  • Producing technical reports. 
  • Conducting field measurements and construction administration visits at commercial, residential, institutional and construction sites primarily in the greater Los Angeles area.
  • Supporting a defined quality assurance process.
  • Reviewing and providing proposal direction.

 

 

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

 

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in acoustics.
  • 15+ yearsof experience in an acoustical consulting environment, or equivalent, and as part of design teams.
  • Expertise in physical acoustics, building acoustics, and experience with acoustic instrumentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to consult with clients to find mutually agreeable solutions.
  • Ability to hold teams accountable to deliver quality technical work with focus on project budgets and deliverable schedules.

 

Professional Skills:

 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Passion for acoustics, building/construction, and design.
  • Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
  • Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading technical staff.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

  •          Salary range: $112,000.00 – $160,000.00
  •          Bonus Program
  •          Paid Vacation Days – relevant to experience
  •          Paid Sick Time
  •         11 Paid Holidays (6 statutory and 5 floaters)
  •         401K Matching
  •         Group Benefits
  •         Fitness Allowance
  •          Learning Spending Account

 

 

Please submit your cover letter and resume.

 

Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States.

 

Thank you in advance for your application.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment.

 

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.

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