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

Traverse City Area Public Schools Central High School

Cornerstone Architects, Inc, P.C. hired ABD Engineering and Design to develop complete acoustical engineering recommendations and AVL designs for the auditorium renovation. Our Audio, Video, and Theatrical Lighting utilized LED…

Acuity Insurance Corporate Headquarters

ABD Engineering and Design worked with Eppstein Uhen Architects to design complete Acoustical Consulting, along with Audio-Video and Conference Room Technology for the Acuity Insurance corporate headquarters. Our Professional Engineers…

Central Michigan University Biosciences Building

CMU’s largest Capital project to date includes new and improved lab spaces for students and faculty with a variety of educational amenities. ABD Engineering and Design developed recommendations for acoustical…

Melinda Miller's Experience

  • NHA Powellhurst MultifamilyPortland, Oregon
  • Anna Mann HousePortland, Oregon
  • LinkedIn DetroitDetroit, Michigan
  • Multifamily HUD Noise StudyConcord Township, Ohio
  • Taylor Dale RestaurantMcMinnville, Oregon
  • Hawthorne ApartmentsCleveland, Ohio
  • Kirkland Renaissance BoardwalkVancouver, Washington
  • La Plaza EsperanzaPortland, Oregon
  • ROC Dispatch CenterEugene, Oregon
  • BL3103 S. Admin PD – Room AcousticsVancouver, Washington
  • Cleveland Police Headquarters Noise and Vibration StudyCleveland, Ohio
  • German Village Mixed UseColumbus, Ohio
  • Cleveland Police HeadquartersCleveland, Ohio
  • Holy Hill Confessional Noise IsolationHubertus, Wisconsin
  • Muskegon Fire Department Central DispatchMuskegon, Michigan