Melinda MillerPrincipal Engineer

Melinda Miller brings her passion for all things sound and 20 years of experience to her role as Principal Engineer of ABD Engineering & Design. Her expertise includes diagnosing and preventing noise problems, designing acoustically optimized environments, and using evidence-based design practices. Melinda has consulted on projects involving architectural acoustics, noise isolation, mechanical noise control, and occupational noise exposure. Her experience includes higher education, K-12 schools, performance and worship spaces, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, hotel and multi-family residential buildings. A Professional Acoustical Engineer, licensed by the State of Oregon, Melinda earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho, and Master’s from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She has continued her education and training, earning her INCE Board Certification (INCE Bd. Cert.), Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC), and LEED AP BD+ C. As an Assistant Professor of Acoustics for Columbia College, she taught undergraduate junior and senior level classes in HVAC design, vibrations, acoustical testing, building noise control, and musical acoustics. Melinda has chaired sessions on various topics at Noise-con and Inter-noise since 2013, and has served INCE as the Co-Chair of Building Acoustics Technical Activities committee, on the Certification Board, and the Board of Directors (2021-2024). Likewise, she has presented technical papers and education sessions for the Acoustical Society of America, the American Institute of Architects, and the Chicago Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society.

Melinda Miller's Projects

Cathedral Village Affordable Apartments acoustical consulting with noise and vibration studies

Cathedral Village Apartments Affordable Housing

ABD Engineering & Design worked with MWA Architects to provide full acoustical consulting for this 110-unit affordable housing project. The development includes a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and…
Oregon State Treasury Resilient Office Building Lobby

Oregon State Treasury Resilient Office Building

ABD Engineering & Design worked with GBD Architects on the Oregon State Treasury Office Building. The two-story building is located in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an earthquake epicenter. As part…
Rock Ventures Headquarters spiral staircase

Rock Ventures Headquarters Workplace Headquarters

Ghafari Associates engaged ABD Engineering & Design to address the acoustical needs of the Rock Ventures headquarters. The HQ space is shared by over 100 different companies, all under one…

Melinda Miller's Experience

  • Oregon State University Wilson Callahan and McNary HallsCorvallis, Oregon
  • Zip-O Log Mills Noise StudyEugene, Oregon
  • GBD – Block 24 Greystar – AcousticsPortland, Oregon
  • Veterans Administration American LakeJoint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
  • Virginia Garcia Memorial Health CenterNewberg, Oregon
  • Corporate HeadquartersGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Event VenueGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Sortis 8-story Mass Timber HeadquatersPortland, Oregon
  • Grand Ronde Child Care CenterGrand Ronde, Oregon
  • Opsis – Jesuit HS – Smith Gym Refresh – Acoustics & AVPortland, Oregon
  • Red Tail – 6613 Pointe Post Falls – HUD Noise StudyPost Falls, Idaho
  • Upshur MultifamilyPortland, Oregon
  • PKA – 210713 – Kaiser BVT MRI Cooling – AcousticsBeaverton, Oregon
  • Potter Elementary School AuditoriumFlint, Michigan
  • ZGF – PeaceHealth Vancouver ACC – AcousticsVancouver, Washington
  • Melinda Miller's Blog Posts

    How Much Acoustical Absorption Do I Need?

    Every year my nieces’ elementary school has a winter concert in their gym. Excited kids from all grade levels file into one side of the gym while the parents and friends squeeze into every remaining space. It’s wonderful to see all the kids singing so proudly, but it...