Editing Acoustical engineering (section)

== Acoustic engineer (professional) {{anchor|acoustic engineer}} ==

Acoustic engineers usually possess a [[bachelor's degree]] or higher qualification in [[acoustics]],<ref>{{cite web|last= Education in acoustics |title= MSc Engineering Acoustics, DTU |url=http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/msc/Programmes/engineering_acoustics|access-date=9 February 2018}}</ref> [[physics]] or another [[engineering]] discipline. Practicing as an acoustic engineer usually requires a [[bachelor's degree]] with significant scientific and mathematical content. Acoustic engineers might work in acoustic consultancy, specializing in particular fields, such as [[architectural acoustics]], [[environmental noise]] or [[vibration control]].<ref>{{cite web|last=National Careers Service|title=Job profiles: Acoustics consultant|url=https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/acousticsconsultant.aspx|access-date=13 May 2013}}</ref> In other industries, acoustic engineers might: design [[automobile]] sound systems; investigate human response to sounds, such as urban soundscapes and domestic appliances; develop audio signal processing software for mixing desks, and design loudspeakers and microphones for mobile phones.<ref>{{cite web|last=University of Salford|title=Graduate Jobs in Acoustics|url=http://www.acoustics.salford.ac.uk/careers/index.php?content=roles|access-date=13 May 2013|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306170213/http://www.acoustics.salford.ac.uk/careers/index.php?content=roles|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Acoustical Society of America|title=Acoustics and You|url=http://acousticalsociety.org/education_outreach/careers_in_acoustics|access-date=13 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308225726/http://acousticalsociety.org/education_outreach/careers_in_acoustics|archive-date=2017-03-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> Acousticians are also involved in researching and understanding sound scientifically. Some positions, such as [[faculty (academic staff)|faculty]] require a [[Doctor of Philosophy]].

In most countries, a degree in [[acoustics]] can represent the first step towards [[professional certification]] and the degree program may be certified by a [[professional body]]. After completing a certified degree program the engineer must satisfy a range of requirements before being certified. Once certified, the engineer is designated the title of [[Chartered Engineer]] (in most [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries).