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About the Role

House of Consulting Office for Consulting Engineers Co. (HCO) is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Saudi Arabia, providing integrated architectural, engineering, planning, and consultancy services. We are seeking a qualified Acoustical Engineer to join our team in Dammam.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and supervise all acoustical design and construction works across all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements for acoustical systems.
• Verify acoustical calculations, simulations, and technical analyses using specialized software.
• Review acoustical design drawings, shop drawings, material submittents, and relevant technical documentation.
• Conduct inspections and quality control assessments for acoustical installations and construction activities.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical recommendations and resolve acoustical design and construction issues.
• Evaluate contractor work to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, site observations, inspection reports, and recommendations.
• Support the review of variation orders, change requests, and project modifications.
• Ensure proper implementation of acoustical solutions for facilities such as classrooms, auditoriums, seminar halls, conference rooms, and mosques.
• Review advanced audio-visual and control system integration requirements related to acoustical performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Sound Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in construction supervision and acoustical engineering projects.
• Previous experience within a consulting engineering environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of acoustical design principles, construction methodologies, inspection procedures, quality control, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency in acoustical modeling, simulation, and analysis software.
• Demonstrated experience in acoustical design for educational, religious, commercial, and public assembly facilities.
• Familiarity with advanced audio-visual systems and control systems integration.
• Strong technical reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic speaking candidates are preferred.
• Saudi Nationals with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• Expertise in acoustical design principles and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in inspection procedures, quality control, and safety requirements.
• Skilled in acoustical modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience with audio-visual systems integration and control systems integration.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and coordination abilities.

Work Location

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.