Immediate Start: Audio Engineer

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative. Position Title: Consultant, Audio Engineering Location: Pune/ Bengaluru, India Career Level: 3–10 years of experience You can also drop your CV at: Aditi.Toshniwal@dar.com / Zuhaibulla.S@dar.com Job Summary We are seeking a Consultant, Audio Engineering to join our Pune/ Bengaluru office. In this role, you will support the design and documentation of sound reinforcement and public address/voice alarm (PA/VA) systems on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, and capable of collaborating with architects, engineers, ICT/networking teams, and fire/life safety specialists to deliver world-class audio system solutions. Responsibilities: Discovery & Planning - Engage stakeholders to define acoustic and operational requirements. - Conduct site surveys and acoustic measurements (e.g., background noise, RT60) to establish design criteria. Design & Specification - Contribute to system modelling/simulation using electroacoustic/room acoustic tools. - Develop loudspeaker layouts and system configurations under guidance. - Co-produce technical reports including simulation results, performance analysis, and narratives. - Assist in designing sound reinforcement and PA/VA system architectures. - Prepare and coordinate BIM/CAD deliverables (plans, risers, block/signal flow diagrams). - Support tender documentation including Bills of Quantities and acceptance criteria. - Ensure compliance with relevant codes/standards. Construction Support - Contribute to RFP preparation, technical evaluations, and value engineering. - Review submittals/shop drawings and respond to RFIs. - Support site supervision, quality checks, and factory acceptance tests. Commissioning & Handover - Assist in commissioning activities including device addressing, DSP programming, and tuning. - Conduct and document field measurements (e.g., SPL, STI/STIPA, impulse response, polarity/phase). Project Management & Documentation - Assist with project scope, schedule, and risk tracking. - Maintain project records, including meeting minutes, reports, and punch lists. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Acoustical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Sound Engineering Technology, Audio/Acoustics, Physics, or related field. - 3–10 years of experience in audio systems design/consulting or integrator-side engineering for venues (airports, stadiums, auditoria, houses of worship, performing arts centers, etc.). Required Skills: - Knowledge of loudspeaker directivity, array behavior, gain structure, DSP filtering, time alignment, and zoning strategies. - Understanding of acoustic metrics (STI, STIPA, RT60, EK, SNR, etc.) and relevant codes/standards. - Familiarity with networked audio protocols, cabling, grounding, and rigging basics. - Experience with electroacoustic/room acoustic modelling tools (e.g., EASE). - Exposure to measurement and tuning tools (e.g., Smart, EASERA, SPL/STIPA meters). - Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools for documentation. Preferred Skills: - AVIXA CTS-D/CTS-I certification. - Hands-on experience with DSP platforms and control systems. - Exposure to acoustics consulting (room shaping, passive treatments, environmental noise modelling). Equal Opportunity Statement: While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate you're understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.