Senior Acoustical Consultant – Hybrid, Environmental Noise

Stantec; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services team is seeking a Senior Acoustical Consultant to support environmental noise, vibration, and acoustics (NVA) projects across the U.S. Gulf and Mountain regions, collaborating with scientists and engineers on sectors including renewable energy, data centers, and transportation.

The NVA group supports projects from design through post-construction, offering planning, modeling, permitting, public outreach, and expert witness services.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental acoustics/noise assessments required.
• Experience with acoustic measurements and instrumentation required.
• Proficiency with acoustical modeling software and tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a client-facing role required.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage acoustics projects from proposal to completion.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to training in field work and analysis.
• Conduct field measurements and reporting.
• Analyze modeling results and document findings.
• Present at public meetings as expert witness when needed.
• Contribute to proposals with task scopes and cost estimates.
• Maintain growth through seminars and professional affiliations.

Skills

Environmental acoustics

Noise assessments

Field measurements

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Team supervision

Acoustical modeling

Education

Bachelor's in acoustics/engineering

Master's degree beneficial

PE license beneficial

Tools

CadnaA

AutoCAD

GIS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services team is seeking a Senior Acoustical Consultant to support environmental noise, vibration, and acoustics (NVA) projects across the U.S. Gulf and Mountain regions, collaborating with scientists and engineers on sectors including renewable energy, data centers, and transportation.

The NVA group supports projects from design through post-construction, offering planning, modeling, permitting, public outreach, and expert witness services.