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Stantec

Senior Acoustical/Noise Consultant

Stantec, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Senior Acoustical/Noise Consultant/Engineer

– Stantec

Position Overview Stantec’s Environmental Services practice is looking for a Senior Acoustics/Noise Consultant to support our expanding U.S. environmental noise, vibration, and acoustics (NVA) practice. The role involves collaborating with scientists and engineers across a range of sectors—including renewable energy, power generation, data centers, oil and gas, site development, transportation, industrial, and federal markets—to deliver full‑spectrum technical services from conceptual design through post‑construction studies.

Key Responsibilities

Manage noise/acoustics projects and tasks from proposal through completion, keeping projects on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

Conduct or supervise field measurements, technical analyses, modeling, and reporting.

Analyze and interpret acoustical modeling results, evaluate mitigation measures, and document findings in technical reports.

Present at public meetings and serve as expert witness on acoustics projects.

Train junior staff in field work, analysis, modeling, and report preparation.

Support the expansion of NVA team service offerings.

Assist with client relationship, business development, and marketing activities.

Pursue professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Capabilities and Credentials

Experience in environmental acoustics/noise assessments is required.

Experience with natural gas pipeline and compressor station noise studies (e.g., FERC requirements) is preferred.

Proficiency with acoustic measurement practices, software, and instrumentation is required.

Experience with acoustical modeling software (e.g., CadnaA) and related tools (spreadsheets, GIS, AutoCAD) is required.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Willingness and ability to travel for field work, including multi‑day trips across the United States.

Strong work ethic, high ethical standards, and a team‑oriented mindset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with vibration, underwater noise, transportation noise modeling, and building acoustics is beneficial.

Familiarity with scientific programming languages for data processing and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is beneficial.

Education and Experience

Minimum bachelor’s degree in acoustics, engineering, physical sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree is beneficial. Coursework in acoustics is preferred.

Professional Engineer license or Board Certification by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering is beneficial.

Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience with technical specialization in acoustics and noise assessments is preferred.

Compensation

Locations in MN, VT, & various CA, NY Areas – $107,100–$160,700 annually.

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ Areas – $117,800–$176,800 annually.

Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA areas – $126,400–$189,600 annually.

Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – $134,900–$202,500 annually.

Benefits Summary

Medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings accounts.

Flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program.

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short‑term/long‑term disability plans.

Emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage.

Paid family leave; ten paid holidays; vacation accrual (10–20 days); paid sick leave.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States | GA | Alpharetta

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Equal Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We comply with relevant laws and regulations and strive to provide an accessible recruitment process for all.

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