Principal Acoustic Engineer

Stantec; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional paid leave

Learning & development programs

Mentoring for professional growth

Professional memberships

Wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Acoustic Engineer in Sydney to lead building and architectural acoustics projects. You will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality outcomes, and contribute to the growth of the acoustics team.

The role offers opportunities to mentor junior consultants, collaborate across offices, and contribute to a successful global consulting organisation.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in buildings acoustics is ideal.
• Professional engineering qualification is required.
• Strong acoustic technical experience is essential.
• Local knowledge of the Sydney market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in building and architectural acoustics.
• Develop and raise your professional profile externally.
• Act as the go-to technical expert within Acoustics.
• Delegate tasks to resources and manage processes for successful outcomes.
• Share knowledge and engage with other offices.
• Mentor and develop younger Acoustic Consultants.
• Manage workload across multiple projects at different stages.

Skills

Acoustic engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Professional qualification in engineering

Tools

Insul

Ease

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

Job description

Principal Acoustic Engineer - ( 260000D9 )

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Acoustic Consultant to join our busy and friendly Acoustic team in Sydney. We are currently working on a wide range of buildings projects including data centres, health, commercial, defence, industrial and educational building projects.

About the role

You’ll play an important role in actively managing projects and client relationships.

The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful global consulting organisation.

Day To Day Tasks Would Involve

• Successfully deliver projects in the field of building and architectural acoustics.
• Build and develop your professional profile externally
• Be the go-to technical expertise within Acoustics
• Skilfully and appropriately delegate tasks to resources and manage the process to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and proactively engage with your discipline in other offices.
• Contribute to the development of younger Acoustic Consultants.
• Work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion.
• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

To Be Successful In This Role You'll Need

• Ideally have 7 years experience ideally gained in the buildings sector.
• Hold a professional qualification in engineering
• Excellent Acoustic technical experience
• Provine ability to successfully deliver projects.
• Local knowledge and experience in the Sydney market would be an advantage
• Knowledge of acoustic modelling software (Insul, Ease, SoundPLAN or CadnaA are a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

What We Offer

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 9, 2026, 8:58:58 PM

Req ID : 260000D9

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans