Early-Career Acoustic Engineer: Field Work & Modeling

SLR Consulting; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) invites an Early Career Acoustics Consultant/Engineer to join our acoustics and vibration team in the Guelph region. You will engage in measurements, data analysis, modelling, and reporting on diverse projects across city-scale environments and buildings.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with senior staff while contributing to environmental noise studies and vibration assessments in a dynamic, client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, physics, or related studies.
• Professional status or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Experience (co-op, internship, or early career) in acoustics, noise, and vibration is considered an asset.
• Understanding of noise and vibration measurement, prediction, or evaluation methodologies is considered an asset.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Technical + Project Work Conduct acoustic and vibration measurements, analyze data, and develop modelling predictions.
• Review acoustic design of buildings.
• 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.

Skills

Acoustics & vibration

Data analysis

Acoustic modelling

Technical reporting

Instrumentation setup

MATLAB / Python

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/physics

P.Eng. eligibility / professional status

Tools

Insul

CadnaA

CATT

Odeon

EASE

SAP2000

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SLR Consulting (Canada) invites an Early Career Acoustics Consultant/Engineer to join our acoustics and vibration team in the Guelph region. You will engage in measurements, data analysis, modelling, and reporting on diverse projects across city-scale environments and buildings.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with senior staff while contributing to environmental noise studies and vibration assessments in a dynamic, client-facing setting.