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

McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital Replacement Hospital

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Barton Malow to provide acoustical consulting for the McLaren Greater Lansing Replacement Hospital. ABD's consulting and engineering services followed FGI Guidelines to develop our…
Vancouver Clinic Ridgefield

Vancouver Clinic 3 New or Expanded Facilities

ABD Engineering & Design worked with ZGF Architects to provide complete acoustical consulting services for the Vancouver Clinic expansion project at 3 locations. Salmon Creek: 100,000 SF Camas: 25,300 SF…
Stryker Instruments Division

Stryker Instruments Division Research and Development Center

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Tower Pinkster on the Stryker Instruments Division laboratory and workspaces building to provide complete acoustical consulting (Room Acoustics, Noise Isolation, and Mechanical Noise Control)…
University of Oregon - Cascades Edward J. Ray Hall

Edward J. Ray Hall University of Oregon - Cascades

ABD Engineering & Design worked with SRG Partnership on the University of Oregon, Cascades, Edward J. Ray Hall. Ray Hall serves the STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts and…

Melinda Miller's Experience

  • AMDG – ICHS Phase 2 – Acoustics & AVLansing, Illinois
  • Gateway MissionHolland, Michigan
  • AMDG – Wheaton Academy – DD-CD-CA Acoustics-AVWest Chicago, Illinois
  • Fortis – Lane Powell – Conference Rooms – Mechanical NoisePortland, Oregon
  • The Dalles MultifamilyThe Dalles, Oregon
  • Broadcasting StudioRockford, Michigan
  • LRS – Terwilliger Plaza Dining Room – AcousticsPortland, Oregon
  • Performance HallOtis, Oregon
  • SEA – Chehalem Cultural Center – Acoustics-AVNewberg, Oregon
  • Grand Rapids Public Museum High School and Community Archives and Research CenterGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and Center for Native Arts and CulturesPortland, Oregon
  • Oregon Health and Science University DoernbecherPortland, Oregon
  • Royal Oak OfficeRoyal Oak, Michigan
  • Amity Middle School and High SchoolAmity, Oregon
  • Gardens of Sun City Senior LivingSun City, Arizona