Acoustical Designer-New Graduate 2027

Stantec • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Acoustics Designer launches their career as a Designer in the engineering group. The role prepares project deliverables in accordance with standards and performs basic technical tasks. The Designer applies foundational acoustics, engineering, physics, and architectural concepts to building acoustics, mechanical-system noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics, while assisting senior technical staff with analyses and design activities. The work includes collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, supporting field measurements and site observations, and preparing technical documentation and client deliverables.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The company describes its work as addressing issues such as climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure, and advancing communities through community, creativity, and client relationships.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of acoustics, engineering, physics, architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Aptitude for analyzing technical problems and communicating solutions clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to shift attention effectively between multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in field measurements, analytical work, computer modeling, and technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, architecture, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Desire to learn new technical tools and develop professionally within a collaborative consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with acoustical measurement or modeling software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), data analysis, programming, or related technical software.
• Coursework, internships, research, or project experience related to acoustics, noise and vibration, audio, signal processing, building science, or architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Work with acoustical consultants, engineers, architects, and other technical staff to develop project deliverables, including design recommendations, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Apply fundamental acoustics, engineering, physics, and architectural concepts to building acoustics, mechanical-system noise and vibration control, and environmental acoustics.
• Assist with acoustical calculations, modeling, data analysis, and project recommendations under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Participate in field measurements and site observations related to sound, noise, vibration, room acoustics, and sound isolation.
• Assist in evaluating architectural assemblies and building systems for acoustical performance.
• Coordinate acoustical design requirements with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project team members.
• Use appropriate technical software and analytical tools for acoustical studies, calculations, modeling, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Assist senior technical staff with advanced acoustical analyses, investigations, and design activities.
• Support preparation and review of technical reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and other client deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level