Associate Acoustics Engineer

Jacobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development support

Memberships and registration support

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior or Associate Acoustics Consultant to join our ANZ team, focusing on environmental noise and vibration assessments for major projects. You will own projects from pipeline to delivery, lead client discussions, and contribute to Jacobs' acoustics practice globally.

You'll collaborate across a diverse portfolio including renewable energy, infrastructure, and transport, with opportunities to expand into building acoustics and digital tool development.

Qualifications

• Degree in acoustics, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, physics or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication you can explain technical findings clearly to clients, regulators and the community.
• Approx 5 years (Senior) or approx 8 years (Associate) of recent experience in environmental noise and vibration assessment.
• A practical, get-it-done attitude with ownership of outcomes.
• Solid grounding in sound propagation, noise and vibration control, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Build and run noise models using SoundPLAN and/or CadnA for road, rail, industrial, energy and construction projects, and own the results.
• Plan and carry out noise and vibration surveys, with occasional site work.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, regulators and other consultants.
• Help develop digital tools and smarter workflows to improve efficiency.
• Deliver projects end to end: planning, client liaison, technical advice and reporting.
• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports for environmental impact assessments and constructions.
• Contribute to proposals, fee estimates and tender submissions.
• Associate level review the work of others, mentor graduates and junior consultants, and help win new work.

Skills

Acoustics & vibration

Client leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in acoustics or related discipline

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, the world is Jacobs' greatest resource. That is why our clients trust us to help solve their most complex environmental challenges and to realise their opportunities to be industry leaders.

We want you to bring your creativity and collaboration to our business, and we'll invest to help you grow, pursue, and fulfil what drives you. Together we will deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Jacobs is building its acoustic capabilities across Australia and New Zealand and we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Associate Acoustics Consultant to join our team.

You’ll take real ownership of projects from a strong pipeline of work, and have room to grow, technically and as a leader, as we build the acoustics team across ANZ and contribute to our practice globally.

Your main focus will be environmental noise and vibration assessment for major renewable energy, infrastructure and transport projects across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. There are also opportunities to work on building acoustics if that interests you.

In this role, you will

• Build and run noise models using SoundPLAN and/or CadnA for road, rail, industrial, energy and construction projects, and own the results.
• Plan and carry out noise and vibration surveys, with occasional site work.
• Contribute to our Jacobs culture and participate in our global Community of Practice.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, regulators and other consultants.
• Help develop digital tools and smarter workflows that make our work faster and better for clients.
• Deliver projects end to end (planning, client liaison, technical advice and reporting) with minimal supervision.
• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports for environmental impact assessments, approvals and construction, and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and tender submissions.
• Associate level review the work of others, mentor graduate and junior consultants, and help win new work.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• A degree in acoustics, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, physics or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication you can explain technical findings clearly to clients, regulators and the community.
• Approx 5 years (Senior) or approx 8 years (Associate) of recent experience in environmental noise and vibration assessment and control.
• A practical, get-it-done attitude. You are expected to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and take ownership of outcomes.
• Solid technical grounding in sound propagation, noise and vibration control, and environmental monitoring.

Nice to have

• Experience with wind farm, solar/BESS, data centre or other energy and industrial noise assessments.
• Building acoustics experience.
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, VBA) or GIS experience.
• Membership of the Australian Acoustical Society (AAS), and for Associate level, professional registration (e.g. CPEng/NER, RPEQ, RPEV) or working towards it.

Why Jacobs?

• Variety energy, water, transport and building projects, from early feasibility through to construction.
• A collaborative team that shares knowledge and backs each other, plus access to Jacobs' global acoustics network.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Support for professional development, memberships and registration.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we'll keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.