Member Firm of the Australian Association of Acoustical Consultants
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| Ph | +61 (02) 9460 6824 |
| Fax | +61 (02) 9460 6823 |
| admin@pka.com.au | |
| Postal | PO Box 345 | Lane Cove NSW 1595 |
| Office | Suite 12, 401 Pacific Hwy | Artarmon NSW 2064 |
Positions available
PKA Acoustic Consulting are currently seeking applications from qualified personnel for the following positions:
Acoustic Consultant / Design Engineer
This position requires the applicant to be able to perform the following:
- Design of building elements for noise control;
- Diagnosis of existing noise problems and preparation of recommendations for control;
- Coordination of noise surveys as necessary;
- Preparation of noise impact statements;
- Design of noise control for mechanical services;
- Traffic noise control and modelling using Sound Plan;
- Design of acoustic systems to suit BCA Residential Provision.
The applicant must have:
- Minimum 5 years experience in an acoustic consulting/design engineer role;
- Member of able to qualify for member grade of the Australian Acousitc Society (AAS);
- Current driver's licence;
- Ability to work nights when required;
- Able to effectively represent the firm at design meetings and the like;
- Able to communicate effectively and prepare reports.
Featured Qantas Domestic Terminal (T2), Sydney
Qantas has been a PKA client for many years now. The firm has been involved in the acoustic design for several major city club lounges around Australia. In the Sydney Qantas Club Lounge Sports Bar, PKA provided advice in relation to a sound system to accompany the existing rear screen projection system.
The design took into consideration the sense of direction of sound from the screen - with loudspeakers co ordinated with appropriate time-delay. Speakers were also placed to reduce noise spillage into other areas of the lounge. The overall design took into account technological progression, allowing for current operation as well as providing options for the future. Featuring capabilities for cable TV, HD TV, DVD, satellite and video cassette players with a surround sound format.
Easy of use was important, along with aesthetic design. A hidden control point allows Qantas staff to control the system via a touch screen controller. Volume control settings were also considered for crowded lounge noise, normal settings and quiet lounge noise.
Need some acoustic advice? Contact us or see more of our recent work.