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PMY is seeking an experienced Senior Sound Systems Consultant to lead the design and delivery of professional audio systems for major sports stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, and other large-format facilities. This is a senior technical and client-facing role for a designer who can lead complex projects from initial programming and system design through construction administration, commissioning, tuning, and closeout. You will work closely with venue owners and operators, architects, acousticians, engineers, contractors, integrators, and manufacturers to develop reliable, high-performing sound systems tailored to each venue’s operational requirements and audience experience. As an independent consultant, PMY is not aligned with any specific manufacturer. Our designers objectively evaluate available technologies and recommend solutions based on performance, league and venue requirements, reliability, maintainability, budget, and project needs. The successful candidate will deliver technically sound, coordinated, and constructible designs; build trusted client relationships; effectively resolve design and construction challenges; mentor other designers; and help strengthen PMY’s reputation as a leader in large-format venue sound system design.

PMY is a full-service technology solutions company that supports venues and major events of all types to enhance their infrastructure, experience and intelligence. Founded with a focus on stadiums, the company has diversified to service more than 1,000 clients across 10 sectors in 12 countries.

EMPOWERING LIVE

PMY is a full-service provider of technology, data, and creative solutions for the live environment.

With a growing global footprint across APAC, the USA, and EMEA, we are committed to delivering tailored, impactful solutions across sectors such as Sport & Entertainment, Stadiums & Arenas,Public Sector & Education and Retail & Media.

We combine a global perspective with decades of experience, and deep local insight in key markets. At PMY, our goal is to deliver cutting-edge strategy, design, and operational services across the full technology ecosystem — powered by proprietary and bespoke intelligence solutions and activated by a passionate and experienced team.

• We aim to be the world’s leading technology partner for the live environment, helping clients access critical insights, innovative capabilities, and end-to-end technical expertise that supports operational excellence and drives commercial and strategic success.
• Across our group, we work to embody the PMY ethos — striving to be professional, dynamic, collaborative, and creative partners.
• Each of our companies brings deep technical knowledge and diverse global experience, enabling us to provide a truly integrated, turn-key solution spanning consulting and design, implementation and operations, software, and data, as well as brand, creative, content, and fan experiences.

At PMY Group, we are proud to be working with more than 1,000 valued clients in 15 countries. We have built a team of more than 500 talented professionals with more than 40 years of combined industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design of sound reinforcement, public address, distributed audio, paging, and related systems for stadiums, arenas, sports facilities, performing arts venues, and other large assembly spaces.
• Meet with clients, operators, architects, and project stakeholders to define system requirements, performance objectives, and operational priorities.
• Develop sound system architectures addressing loudspeakers, amplification, digital signal processing, mixing and control, audio networking, monitoring, cabling, and redundancy.
• Prepare system power requirements, configurations, and technical calculations.
• Create three-dimensional electro-acoustic models using EASE or comparable software to evaluate coverage, sound pressure levels, intelligibility, frequency response, and system performance.
• Evaluate loudspeakers and other products from multiple manufacturers to identify the most appropriate solution for each project.
• Prepare and oversee the production of construction drawings, specifications, signal-flow diagrams, equipment schedules, rack elevations, mounting details, and other bid documents.
• Coordinate sound system designs with architecture, acoustics, structure, electrical, mechanical, technology, broadcast, video, and other project disciplines.
• Lead client meetings, technical presentations, design reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests, RFIs, and value-engineering proposals.
• Conduct site observations and support the resolution of installation and coordination issues during construction.
• Lead or participate in system testing, adjustment, commissioning, and tuning using professional measurement equipment and software.
• Verify system coverage, intelligibility, frequency response, levels, alignment, control functionality, and compliance with the design requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, quality review, and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers.
• Support proposals, project pursuits, scope development, fee estimates, and client relationship activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, acoustics, audio engineering, architectural engineering, music technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience designing professional sound systems.
• Demonstrated experience with stadiums, arenas, large sports facilities, performing arts centers, convention facilities, or comparable large-format venues.
• Experience leading sound system projects through design, documentation, construction administration, testing, and commissioning.
• Advanced understanding of wavelength behavior, reflection, diffraction, absorption, propagation, inverse square law, electrical fundamentals (voltage, current, power, impedance), thermal considerations, electro-acoustics, loudspeaker directivity, speech intelligibility, sound system alignment, digital signal processing, gain structure, and system optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of CSI documentation standards and architectural project phases, including narratives, specifications, contract drawings, RFIs, submittals, and field observation reporting.
• Strong understanding of audio system installation practices, construction sequencing, and coordination with contractors, integrators, and commissioning teams
• Proficiency with EASE or another recognized electro-acoustic modeling platform.
• Experience with professional measurement and tuning tools such as Smaart, Systune, or comparable platforms.
• Strong knowledge of loudspeakers, amplifiers, digital signal processors, mixing systems, microphones, audio networking, system control, and monitoring technologies.
• Experience preparing coordinated construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working on professional or major collegiate sports facilities preferred.
• Experience designing systems for sports presentation, concerts, touring productions, ceremonies, and multipurpose venue configurations preferred.
• Experience coordinating audio systems with scoreboards, video displays, broadcast systems, production control rooms, and event presentation technologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM-based design coordination.
• Familiarity with Dante, AES67, AV-over-IP, and other current audio networking protocols.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and client-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex assignments and travel as project needs require.

WHY PMY?

• Growth: Scale your career with diverse projects and continuous learning.
• Flexibility: Embrace a work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work opportunities.
• Impact: Your work directly transforms the venue experience for millions.
• Culture: Collaborate with a passionate team in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and company-sponsored industry certifications.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we work in. We welcome and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, including women, older people, people with a disability and First Nations peoples.