Consultant, Audio Engineering

Company Overview: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 www.dar.com.Our Vision and Values:We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:ExcellenceResponsibilityEmpowermentConnectivityCourageJob SummaryWe are seeking a Consultant, Audio Engineering to join our Cairo office. In this role, you will support the design, documentation, installation supervision, testing, and commissioning of sound reinforcement and public address/voice alarm (PA/VA) systems on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will be client-facing, 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 & PlanningEngage stakeholders to define acoustic and operational requirements.Conduct site surveys and acoustic measurements (e.g., background noise, RT60) to establish design criteria.Design & SpecificationContribute 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 SupportContribute 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 & HandoverAssist 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 & DocumentationAssist with project scope, schedule, and risk tracking.Maintain project records, including meeting minutes, reports, and punch lists.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Acoustical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Sound Engineering Technology, Audio/Acoustics, Physics, or related field.3–5 years of experience in audio systems design/consulting or integrator-side engineering for venues (airports, stadiums, auditoria, houses of worship, performing arts centers, etc.).Technical SkillsKnowledge 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., Smaart, EASERA, SPL/STIPA meters).Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools for documentation.Soft SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.Collaborative team player able to work across disciplines (architecture, MEP, IT, fire safety).Preferred 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)Kind Note:* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.