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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Acoustical Designer to join a Buildings/engineering team in Chicago, IL. This role supports acoustical design, measurement, and documentation under senior technical guidance.

• Work with acoustical consultants, engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary teams to produce project deliverables: design recommendations, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Apply basic acoustics, engineering, and physics concepts to building acoustics, mechanical-system noise & vibration control, and environmental acoustics.
• Assist with acoustical calculations, modeling, and data analysis; prepare and document project recommendations under supervision.
• Participate in field measurements and site observations for sound, noise, vibration, room acoustics, and sound isolation.
• Evaluate architectural assemblies and building systems for acoustical performance and coordinate design requirements with project stakeholders.
• Use technical software and analytical tools to support acoustical studies, modeling, and documentation.
• Support preparation and review of drawings, specifications, presentations, and client deliverables.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, architecture, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of acoustics, noise & vibration, and building systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Aptitude for technical analysis, modeling, and site measurement work.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with acoustical measurement or modeling software is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CAD, BIM, programming, or data analysis tools is a plus.
• Coursework, internships, research, or project experience related to acoustics, audio, signal processing, or building science preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (where required by law): $76,800 — $107,500 annually (positions in CO, HI, IL, MD & some CA/CT/NJ/VA areas). Final compensation depends on education, experience, and work location. This position may be bonus eligible; part-time pay is pro-rated.
• Benefits for eligible regular employees include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, HSA/FSA options, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, life/AD&D, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, professional membership coverage, paid holidays, vacation accrual, and paid sick leave (as governed by state/local law). Specific benefits may vary by location or bargaining agreements.

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Location, Schedule & Other Details

• Primary location: Chicago, IL (site-based with field measurement duties).
• Employment type: Full time.
• Management level: Entry level.
• Travel: Minimal / as needed for site measurements.
• Posting date: 2026-10-23.
• Req ID: 1008327

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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