Acoustical Designer-New Graduate 2027

Location: Chicago, IL, United States Department: Engineering

The Acoustics Designer will launch their career as a Designer in the engineering group. This role prepares project deliverables that accord with standards and performs basic technical tasks.

Your Key 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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 effectively 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, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), data analysis, programming or related technical 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.

Education and Experience

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.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.