Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer

Geoscience Ireland; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on diverse environmental and architectural projects, contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in acoustics consulting. You will assess and design solutions for a variety of projects, from residential to industrial sites, and engage in sound and vibration monitoring campaigns. With a focus on professional growth and a flexible work environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about shaping environments through sound and vibration expertise. Be part of a global team that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Canadian acoustics and vibration consulting.
• P.Eng. certification or eligibility in Ontario required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustics and vibration assessments for various projects.
• Prepare and present technical reports with QA/QC review.

Skills

Acoustics and vibration assessments

Environmental and architectural project experience

Client consultative approach

Technical report preparation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer

Join a coast-to-coast collaborative and aspirational Canadian acoustics and vibration team. Lots of space and opportunity for individual growth and being part of a growing global acoustics team with over 120 team members. Be part of a wider SLR collaborative environmental and engineering team of over 4000 members worldwide.

Where do we need you?
Preference is to be based in Guelph, ON to be with the other regional team members but with flexible work options. Expectations for at least two days in the office, with flexibility as needed. Flexible on location for the right candidate. Travel across North America isn’t typical but may be required for projects or team related activities. Travel within Canada is a possibility, especially locally in Ontario.

Who is SLR?
We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients across the world through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability.

How will you fit into the team?
As our new Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer with a passion for working on environmental and architectural related projects, you will play your part to contribute to our global acoustics and vibration team’s vision to be the world’s most trusted and innovative authority in acoustics and vibration consulting, recognized for delivering exceptional results that shape environments where sound and vibration enhance the world.

Key Responsibilities
• Acoustics and vibration assessments/design inputs on challenging projects including:

1. Building and land development for various project types such as residential, commercial, healthcare, education, performance venues, and community.
2. Industrial, manufacturing, transit, mining, power and energy sites including permitting, environmental assessments, complaint investigations and auditing.
3. Sound and vibration monitoring campaigns for construction, baseline collection, complaint investigations.

• The day-to-day experience is dependent on the nature of projects within the business at the time but typically includes:

1. Development of new models and applications related to sound and vibration.
2. Conducting and supporting others with sound and vibration monitoring and measurement campaigns, throughout the year.
3. Working to streamline and standardize data collection and analysis.
4. Preparing and presenting technical reports, along with QA/QC review of reports.
5. Coordinating projects to maintain schedule and budgets including proposals, coordination, management.
6. Contributing to business development and growth for SLR and the acoustics and vibration team.
7. Supporting the development and review of QA/QC procedures.

You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your consultative approach to clients, and your superb technical skills.

Expected Qualifications and Skills
• Experience working on Canadian acoustics and vibration environmental and building design projects. At least 5 years of experience in consulting expected.
• Degree in engineering, physics, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• P.Eng., or eligible for P. Eng. certification in Ontario.
• Expert on the fundamentals and approaches used to measure, predict and evaluate acoustics, noise and vibration.
• Proficiency with computational and office suite software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teams and SharePoint, MATLAB, finite element modeling packages, etc.).
• Experience with sound and vibration modeling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN, CATT, Odeon or EASE, SAP).
• Staff training and mentoring experience are desired and expected as part of the role.
• Flexible, multi-tasking work habits, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized, reliable, creative, innovative, adaptable and energetic worker as well as a fast learner.
• Excellent and confident written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driven to exceed expectations and push for excellence.
• Must be able to live and work in Canada, and preferably to the US for occasional project work as required.

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.