Acoustics Consultant/Engineer

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking an Acoustics Consultant/Engineer to conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments, perform field measurements, and develop modelling predictions.

You will prepare high-quality technical reports, assist with instrumentation, and support tool development while collaborating across SLR’s One Team environment for client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, physics, or related studies.
• Professional status or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng.) is an asset.
• 3-8 years' experience in acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting is an asset.
• Knowledge of noise and vibration measurement, prediction, or evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments and permitting.
• Perform field measurements and develop modelling predictions.
• Prepare clear technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with instrumentation setup, maintenance, calibration, and software apps.
• Support development of new models, tools and analytical methods.

Skills

Acoustics

Noise measurement

Vibration analysis

Reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Python (signal processing)

Education

Environmental science degree or technical diploma

P.Eng. status or eligibility

Tools

Insul

CadnaA

CATT

Odeon

EASE

SAP2000

MATLAB

Python

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 1000+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory services with over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Acoustics Consultant/Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Technical + Project Work

Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments including noise permitting for industrial/ manufacturing facilities, land use planning, transportation noise for road, rail and aircraft acoustic and vibration measurements, analyze data, and develop modelling predictions. Conduct field measurements in challenging environments throughout the year; Prepare clear, high quality technical reports and supporting documentation. Assist with instrumentation setup, maintenance, calibration, and software applications used in acoustics, noise, and vibration studies. Support the development of new models, tools, and analytical methods.

Collaboration + Communication

Work closely with consultants, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists across SLR's "One Team" environment. Maintain positive, professional communication with clients, and regulators. Contribute to SLR's strong industry reputation through excellent delivery and relationship building.

Project & Business Exposure

Monitor your utilization goals and contribute to the financial success of project work. Support business development efforts, including preparing proposals, gathering project information, and assisting senior staff in client engagements.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, physics, or related studies. Professional status or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng.) is an asset. 3-8 years' experience in acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting is considered an asset. Understanding of noise and vibration measurement, prediction, or evaluation methodologies. Experience with acoustic modelling tools (e.g., Insul, CadnaA, CATT, Odeon, EASE, SAP2000, Visual Basic, MATLAB or Python for signal processing) is an asset. Knowledge of provincial, local, and industry specific regulations and guidelines. Strong communication, problem solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. Awareness of workplace Health & Safety requirements. Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically to job sites.

Diversity & Inclusion

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities. We're Making Sustainability Happen. We don't have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we're working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you'll work alongside some of the world's leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.