Intermediate/Senior Noise Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee share purchase plan

Overtime directive

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Wellness allowance

Paid vacation

EFAP

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited seeks an Intermediate/Senior Noise Engineer to join its Atmospheric Services team in Ontario, with hybrid work options. You will lead acoustics, noise and vibration projects for facilities and transportation, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across environmental science, planning and management.

We value proactive business development, regulatory liaison, and using AI-enabled tools to enhance design.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to register.
• Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in acoustics, noise and vibration with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and drive execution of acoustics and noise solutions.
• Collaborate across environmental science, planning and management.
• Manage acoustics, noise and vibration projects for facilities and transportation.
• Provide technical support to junior staff, including monitoring, modelling, abatement strategies, and regulatory liaison.
• Encourage automation and AI-enabled tools in design.
• Drive business development and client relationships.
• Travel to other Dillon offices as needed.

Skills

Acoustics

Noise engineering

Project leadership

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Acoustic modelling software

Job description

We are currently seeking a Intermediate/Senior Noise Engineer to join our Atmospheric Services team. Our team specializes in in the atmospheric and acoustic solutions that safeguard both project compliance and community well-being.

This is a new position and is based out of any of the following Ontario offices; Downtown Toronto, North York, Oakville, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Chatham, Windsor, Kingston or Ottawa. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Responsibilities

About the Position

Project Management & Design

• Lead the strategy and drive the execution of high-value engineering solutions that position our firm as the premier technical partner for complex projects.
• Diversify by collaborating with internal experts across environmental science, planning, and management to deliver holistic solutions that go beyond standard engineering.
• Management of acoustics, noise and vibration projects for facilities (including oil and gas facilities, power generating facilities, and industrial/manufacturing facilities), transportation projects, Land Use Compatibility Assessments, etc.
• Provision of technical support to junior level staff on project work including monitoring, modelling, development of abatement strategies, and regulatory liaison
• We empower our teams to automate the routine so they can focus on high-value, creative problem-solving. You will be encouraged to experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.
• Sustainable Business Development
• Proactively seek and cultivate new, long-term business opportunities that align with our sustainability goals and drive responsible growth.
• Provide strategic leadership to strengthen and expand existing client relationships, with a focus on long-term partnerships and on developing strong, value-driven proposals and statements of qualification.
• Travel to other Dillon offices as needed to support collaboration, share knowledge, and drive growth across the firm.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in your field or eligible to register.
• A degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Proven expertise in acoustics, noise and vibration, usually developed through 10+ years of experience in consulting or related fields, with a track record of technical leadership.

Experience

• Experience in many of the following areas of service:
  • environmental noise
  • indoor acoustics
  • land development assessment
  • noise monitoring
  • vibration monitoring and assessment
  • noise abatement
• Knowledge of acoustic assessment study requirements and facility permitting procedures
• An understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations pertaining to noise issues
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary project teams and driving business development and growth.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in an environment that provides quality, solution-oriented consulting services
• Strong interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills

Compensation

$75,000-$120,000

At Dillon, we believe in transparency. The following salary range is what we expect to offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees.
  • Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
  • At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly ‘Level Up’ sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.