Acoustics Designer: Field Work & Modeling

Stantec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days per year

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking an Acoustics Designer to begin as a Designer in the engineering group. You will contribute to project deliverables by applying acoustics and engineering concepts, performing basic calculations, and supporting reports and drawings.

You will work with architects, engineers, and other technical staff to advance building acoustics and environmental sound control. The position emphasizes collaboration, learning, and applying software tools to support design

Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to shift attention 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.
• Familiarity with acoustical measurement or modeling software is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CAD, BIM, data analysis, programming or related software is beneficial.
• Desire to learn new technical tools and develop professionally within a collaborative consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, architecture, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, internships, research, or project experience related to acoustics, noise and vibration, audio, signal processing, building science, or architectural design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Acoustics knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Collaboration

Field measurements interest

Learning attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree: acoustics/engineering/physics/architecture/related field

Coursework or projects in acoustics or building science

Tools

CAD

BIM

Microsoft Office

Data analysis software

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking an Acoustics Designer to begin as a Designer in the engineering group. You will contribute to project deliverables by applying acoustics and engineering concepts, performing basic calculations, and supporting reports and drawings.

You will work with architects, engineers, and other technical staff to advance building acoustics and environmental sound control. The position emphasizes collaboration, learning, and applying software tools to support design