What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acoustical Designer position at Stantec?
Acoustical Designer - ( 2400046K )
Description
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the build environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Stantec's Buildings Acoustics and Vibration Practice is expanding and looking for a Junior Acoustician to join our growing team of Acousticians. This position will be based in Stantec's Chicago, Illinois office and will be a key member ingrowing the Stantec acoustics and vibration group presence in the Chicago area and beyond.
The main purpose of this position is to support the growth of Stantec Buildings Acoustics and Vibration Practice. You will be the advocate of the Practice both internally within Stantec and externally to clients and professional organizations.
You will be aware of the local market and the project pipeline that feeds our practice. You will typically support with positioning and proposal efforts depending on the scale and complexity of the opportunity. Pursuits relevant to your Practice in your geographical region are typically led by your Team Leader. You will work closely with the region Business Center leaders, principal, and associates.
You will work to ensure projects are adequately resourced to meet project requirements and that your team are trained and appropriately skilled.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support the growth of the acoustics practice internally within Stantec and externally in the local AEC community.
- Ensure the business delivers work that secures repeat business for valued clients.
- Participate in projects as either Project Manager, Project Technical Leader, or other substantive technical or delivery role.
- Ensure an appropriate level of service in maintained to key Clients.
- Coordinates with architects, engineers, and other disciplines in the built environment.
- Actively analyzes and provides common-sense coordinated mitigation options for projects and challenges involving aspects of architectural acoustics, mechanical systems noise and vibration control, and environmental noise control.
- Participates in local and regional client and industry events.
- Assist with developing proposals, scopes, and fees for external clients as well as for all groups within Stantec.
- Handles design development and document preparation.
- Researches, prepares, and presents coordinated design options.
- Reviews drawings and research code issues to comply with city, state, and county regulations.
- Communicates with manufacturers, design team and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.
- Provides input on the creation and editing of technical specifications for acoustical products.
- Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthens skills.
- Assist with the developing project templates and production resources
- Assist with development of training of peers and new team members
- Assist with recruitment and training of new interns and co-op students
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education and Experience
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace
Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago
Organization : BC-2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Dec 19, 2024, 9 : 02 : 41 AM
Req ID : 2400046K
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans
