Senior Acoustics Engineer

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Senior Acoustics Engineer in Calgary. The role involves managing building acoustics projects, collaborating with teams, and applying acoustic principles in high-performance building designs. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Well-being Program

Health Care Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of consulting experience in architectural acoustics.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage building acoustics projects from inception to close.
• Lead/support the preparation of effective technical proposals.
• Conduct field reviews and oversee junior staff.

Skills

Client Management

Communication

Project Management

Acoustic Principles

Technical Proposals

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Modeling Software

Job description

Senior Acoustics Engineer - ( 250001WY )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Canada's Noise, Vibration, and Acoustics team is seeking driven professionals to support the building acoustics service line. The successful candidate will possess at least 8 years of relevant experience. The candidate will demonstrate proficiency in client management and technical aspects of complex projects within the built environment. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in integrating acoustic principles into the design of high-performance buildings.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Be an integrated member of the noise, vibration and acoustics team – participating in training discussions, coordination and health and safety initiatives

• Working with the Noise, Vibration and Acoustics (NVA) group’s building acoustic lead to deliver and support building acoustic projects for both internal and external clients.

• Be proactive and motivated to meet agreed deadlines.

• Manage building acoustics projects from inception to close while completing project deliverables on schedule, within scope and budget.

• Collaborate with project managers and project teams to support completion of acoustic scope and deliverables on multi-discipline Stantec projects.

• Lead/support the preparation of effective technical proposals.

• Undertake architectural acoustic and vibration design, including evaluating, specifying, and designing noise and vibration controls for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Develop clear recommendations and communicate via written documents and sketches to clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.

• Lead meetings and workshops with clients, including preparing and carrying out presentations.

• Conduct and/or supervise field reviews during contract administration, review shop drawings and support the construction phase of projects.

• Responsible for project financial management.

• Conducting site visits, undertaking research, data collection/field surveys, data summary, and documenting observations.

• Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends, software, and technology.

• Conducting data collection, desktop based technical analysis and modeling, post processing, interpretation, and documentation of results.

• Lead streamlining and standardizing methods for data collection and analysis.

• Overseeing and training junior/intermediate staff in both field work, analysis and report preparation.

• Collaborate with other Stantec practitioners from multiple offices around the global organization.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of architectural acoustics, mechanical HVAC noise control design and vibration isolation is required. Those with a strong mechanical noise background are preferred.

• Experience on Design-Build and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) project delivery models would be an asset.

• Familiarity with noise and vibration data acquisition practices and software.

• Experience with building acoustics testing, including ASTC, AIIC and NC.

• Experience with sound and vibration measurement instruments and modeling software (e.g., CADNA/A, TNM, STAMSON, INSUL, EASE etc.) would be an asset.

• Demonstrated experience in working in a team environment and communicating with external clients.

• Working knowledge of software (e.g., Microsoft Office, CAD, etc.).

• Creative, organized, and able to multi-task while working independently.

• Excellent communication (written/verbal), negotiation, presentation skills.

• Diligent and detail oriented with the desire to learn.

• Flexibility in scheduling required for travel related to site surveys.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Availability to conduct field work during and outside normal business hours, and for extended periods as required.

• Willingness for occasional travel, within Canada or internationally.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited university or college with a relevant engineering and/or technical degree.

At least 8 years of consulting experience in the field of architectural acoustics and/or mechanical noise consulting.

Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario or other Canadian provinces an asset.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

• Lower Mainland $107,600 - Lower Mainland $161,400 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Mississauga

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-Stoney Creek, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, Canada-Alberta-Calgary, Canada-Ontario-Ottawa, Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Organization : BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 14, 2025, 5:12:16 PM

Req ID: 250001WY

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