Skills
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Overview
Acoustical engineers apply the science of sound to buildings, performance spaces, recording rooms, transport systems and other settings where sound or noise matters.
In job descriptions, look for acoustics, sound measurement, noise standards, building advice, sound-system design, recording rooms, technical drawings, physics, simulations and site reports.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Acoustical engineers apply sound science to buildings, performance spaces, recording rooms, transport systems and other noise-sensitive settings. The work can move between measurement, modelling, design advice, technical drawings, site visits and written reports.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes acoustics, sound measurement, noise standards, building advice, sound-system design, recording rooms, technical drawings, physics, simulations, site reports.
Salary context
Salary context depends on project scale, consulting responsibility, measurement complexity, specialist software, report ownership, client contact and site verification. These details help separate the role from nearby jobs with a different setting, material flow or technical responsibility.
Career paths
Paths can move toward senior acoustical consulting, building acoustics, environmental noise, audio-system engineering, transport acoustics, research or project leadership. Role scope matters here.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name acoustics, sound measurement, noise standards, building advice, sound-system design, recording rooms, technical drawings, physics, simulations, site reports.
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Alternative labels
acoustical technology engineering consultant
acoustical technology engineering expert
acoustical technology engineering adviser
acoustical engineering consultant
acoustical engineering specialist
acoustic engineer
acoustical technology engineering specialist
acoustics engineer
acoustical technology engineer
acoustical engineering adviser
acoustical engineering expert
Occupation group
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (2149)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b065b637-5cb5-44d9-8c39-08004b51734e |
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| ESCO code | 2149.1 |
| ISCO group | 2149 |
| Concept type | Occupation |