Metropolitan Acoustics

What is Metropolitan Acoustics?

Metropolitan Acoustics is an acoustics and vibration consulting firm founded in 1990 by Felicia Doggett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in architectural acoustics, noise control, and vibration consulting for a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and performing arts venues.

With over three decades of experience, Metropolitan Acoustics has built a reputation for delivering practical, science-based solutions to complex acoustic challenges. The firm's work ensures that buildings sound as good as they look, whether that means creating optimal concert hall acoustics, reducing noise between apartments, or controlling vibration from nearby transit systems.

Where will I work?

Metropolitan Acoustics is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and operates a hybrid working model. The nature of acoustics consulting involves both office-based analysis and design work as well as on-site measurements and inspections at project locations. Team members balance time between the Philadelphia office, home working, and field visits to project sites across the region.

What is the team like?

With approximately 10 employees, Metropolitan Acoustics is a small, specialized team of acoustical consultants, engineers, and support staff. The team brings together expertise in physics, engineering, architecture, and environmental science. As a small firm, every team member plays a significant role and has the opportunity to work on diverse, interesting projects.

Founded and led by Felicia Doggett, the firm has a collaborative culture where mentorship and knowledge sharing happen naturally. Team members develop broad expertise across different areas of acoustics consulting rather than being siloed into narrow specialties.

Work-Life Balance

Metropolitan Acoustics operates a 4-day work week at 32 hours with full pay. As a small, bootstrapped consulting firm, the decision to adopt a 4-day week demonstrates that the model works for professional services businesses of any size. The compressed schedule allows the team to maintain high-quality client work while enjoying an extra day for personal time, continuing education, or rest.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day work week at full pay (32 hours)
• Hybrid working model
• Healthcare benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Small team with diverse project exposure
• Work on interesting, varied acoustics projects
• Over 30 years of industry expertise and mentorship