Intermediate Acoustical Consultant

HGC Noise Vibration Acoustics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Strong collaborative culture

Job summary

HGC Noise Vibration Acoustics is seeking an Intermediate Acoustical Consultant to deliver technical projects across Canada and beyond. You will work on diverse assignments spanning environmental noise, architectural acoustics, building vibration isolation, and more, collaborating with engineers, consultants, and technologists.

You’ll contribute to project execution, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff while advancing HGC’s technical capabilities in noise, vibration, and acoustics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in noise, vibration, acoustics, or a related engineering field.
• Experience in a dynamic consulting environment is strongly preferred, particularly within architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to all phases of project delivery, including field measurements and data collection.
• Developing engineering and acoustical models to analyze project conditions.
• Performing technical analyses, interpreting results, and developing practical solutions.
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Reviewing project work to maintain high standards of technical quality.
• Coordinating project activities, schedules, and deliverables with project teams.
• Supporting proposal preparation and responding to client inquiries.
• Serving as a primary day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibration

Noise

Measurement instrumentation

Modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentorship

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Physics/Acoustics)

P.Eng. designation (APEGA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Acoustic modelling software

Job description

Join our growing team providing consulting services in noise, vibration, and acoustics on projects across Canada, the United States, and abroad. You’ll work on a diverse range of projects spanning commercial, residential, industrial, scientific, healthcare, transportation, defence, institutional, and other sectors. Projects may involve environmental noise and vibration, architectural acoustics, building vibration isolation, transportation systems, industrial facilities, and other specialized applications.

As an Intermediate Acoustical Consultant, you will play a key role in the technical execution and delivery of projects while building client relationships and supporting the development of junior staff. This role is well suited to a qualified professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with clients, and taking ownership of project outcomes. You will work collaboratively with professionals across all levels of the organization, contributing both as a technical resource and as a leader within project teams.

Your team

HGC is proudly Canadian and one of the country’s largest employee-owned consulting firms specializing exclusively in noise, vibration, and acoustics. Since 1994, we have partnered with clients throughout North America and beyond to solve some of the industry’s most challenging technical problems.

You’ll join a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and technologists who combine technical excellence, initiative, personal responsibility, and genuine human relationships to deliver practical solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to all phases of project delivery, including:

• Conducting field measurements and instrumentation-based data collection
• Developing engineering and acoustical models to analyze project conditions
• Performing technical analyses, interpreting results, and developing practical solutions
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and project deliverables
• Reviewing project work to maintain high standards of technical quality
• Coordinating project activities, schedules, and deliverables with project teams
• Supporting proposal preparation and responding to client inquiries
• Serving as a primary day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules with support from senior project leaders
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, consultants, and technologists
• Contributing to the ongoing advancement of HGC’s technical capabilities and areas of expertise
• Representing HGC professionally with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders

Qualifications

Your characteristics, skills & knowledge

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of acoustics, vibration, noise, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience with measurement instrumentation, modelling, simulation, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing project requirements
• A collaborative approach and commitment to client service
• Sound professional judgement and personal accountability
• Working knowledge of project coordination and management principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant technical software
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation

Your education & career experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in noise, vibration, acoustics, or a related engineering field
• Experience in a dynamic consulting environment is strongly preferred, particularly within architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), or industrial sectors
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships, preferably within AEC or industrial consulting environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate project deliverables and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development activities is considered an asset
• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior staff is considered an asset

The ideal candidate is an established professional who is ready to take ownership of technical work, client relationships, and project delivery while continuing to grow within a specialized consulting environment.

What We Offer

More about HGC and what we offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

We are committed to providing an environment where talented professionals can continue to grow their technical expertise, expand their project and client responsibilities, and build rewarding long‑term careers. This is supported by a culture that values collaboration, mutual respect, professional development, and a healthy balance between work and personal well-being.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are key priorities at HGC, and we are committed to a workplace environment that is fair, accessible, and respectful for all employees.

We value your privacy. All applications and supporting materials will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this role.