Senior Acoustic Consultant

Overview

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Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work thats vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team thats naturally committed to the environment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility projects and influence acoustic design direction across multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to projects that define communities, hospitals, rapid transit programs, vibration-sensitive facilities, and national defense infrastructure projects.

You will have opportunities for specialization, leadership growth, and direct involvement in shaping Stantecs acoustic methodologies, tools, and practice direction.

• Technical Delivery & Acoustics Expertise: Perform architectural acoustics and vibration design, including noise and vibration control for M&E; systems. Conduct modeling, analysis, data processing, and interpretation across a range of acoustic applications. Develop clear recommendations and design inputs through reports, sketches, and presentations. Oversee field reviews, shop drawing evaluations, and construction-phase guidance. Lead site visits, surveys, and technical documentation. Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all deliverables.
• Project Management & Delivery Excellence: Lead acoustic projects from initiation to completion, managing scope, schedule, and budget. Integrate acoustic design within multidisciplinary project environments. Lead or support proposal development and pursuit strategies. Manage project financial performance and resource planning. Maintain accountability to project milestones and deliverables.
• Client Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and professional communication. Lead presentations, workshops, and technical discussions with clients and design teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. Support Stantecs reputation for excellence through high-quality service delivery.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor junior and intermediate staff, supporting their technical and professional development. Provide technical direction on complex assignments and support team coordination. Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and team standardization. Strengthen our collaborative and inclusive NVA culture across Canadian offices.

• Strong foundation in architectural acoustics, HVAC noise control, and vibration isolation.
• Experience with room acoustics and building simulation tools such as Odeon, EASE, INSUL, or equivalent.
• Experience with P3, IPD, or progressive design-build project delivery methods is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of standards, including National Building Code, CSA Z317.2, ASHRAE Guidelines, FGI Guidelines, and relevant ISO/ASTM standards.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and support team development.
• Strong communication skills with strengths in client engagement, presentations, and negotiation.
• Organized, creative, and capable of managing multiple assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD software, and relevant acoustics tools.
• Valid drivers license and ability to support occasional planned fieldwork and travel.
• Education and Experience:
  
  Graduate of an accredited university or college with an engineering, science, or technical degree in a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of consulting experience in architectural acoustics and/or mechanical noise control. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration or eligibility with the Professional Engineers of Ontario or another Canadian province is an asset; candidates with alternative technical backgrounds (e.g., physics, architecture) are also encouraged to apply.

• Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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 advantages for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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