Technical Engineer

Wave Dynamics; Gorey; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Dynamics in Gorey, Ireland invites a Technical Engineer to join our acoustics team. You will perform sound and vibration testing, analyze data, and prepare technical reports for diverse projects in building acoustics and environmental noise.

You will carry out site-based testing, deploy monitoring equipment, and support design and implementation of acoustic solutions. A degree in engineering and experience in noise measurements are required.

Qualifications

• A Degree in an engineering related discipline.
• Experience in sound testing or environmental noise measurements.
• Full drivers licence.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site-based sound insulation testing in accordance with relevant standards.
• Deploy, manage, and retrieve noise loggers for unattended monitoring surveys.
• Undertake attended environmental noise surveys across a variety of sites.
• Install, manage, and collect vibration monitoring equipment.
• Deploy and retrieve noise, vibration, and dust monitoring equipment as required.
• Produce clear, accurate test reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Organise, schedule, and manage acoustic testing and survey programmes.
• Manage calibration records and ensure all monitoring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Analyse acoustic, noise, and vibration data using appropriate software and methodologies.
• Prepare site surveys, including logistics, equipment checks, and risk assessments.
• Update and maintain templates and documentation for survey and testing activities.

Skills

Sound testing experience

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering related degree

SITRI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Wave Dynamics is a leading provider of acoustic consultancy services, offering expertise in design, engineering, testing, and consultancy for building acoustics, environmental noise, industrial noise, and vibration. With offices in Dublin, Wexford, Belfast and London, our team serves a wide range of projects across the educational, healthcare, residential, industrial, environmental, pharmaceutical, transport, and power generation sectors. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions in the built environment, industrial, and environmental industries.

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Technical Engineer to join our team in a full-time role located in Gorey. The Technical Engineer will perform acoustic assessments, conduct sound and vibration testing, analyse data, and prepare technical reports. Responsibilities also include supporting the design, evaluation, and implementation of acoustic solutions for a variety of projects. Interaction with clients, coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, and compliance with regulatory standards are crucial aspects of this role.

General Duties

General duties and key responsibilities may include the following:

• Carry out site-based sound insulation testing in accordance with relevant standards.
• Deploy, manage, and retrieve noise loggers for unattended monitoring surveys.
• Undertake attended environmental noise surveys across a variety of sites.
• Install, manage, and collect vibration monitoring equipment.
• Deploy and retrieve noise, vibration, and dust monitoring equipment as required.
• Produce clear, accurate test reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Organise, schedule, and manage acoustic testing and survey programmes.
• Manage calibration records and ensure all monitoring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Analyse acoustic, noise, and vibration data using appropriate software and methodologies.
• Prepare site surveys, including logistics, equipment checks, and risk assessments.
• Update and maintain templates and documentation for survey and testing activities.

Other Duties

• Other duties as requested

Skills and Qualifications

• A Degree in an engineering related discipline.
• Experience in sound testing or environmental noise measurements.
• SITRI certification is desired but not required.
• Full drivers licence.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Company Ethos

A key ambition of Wave Dynamics is to provide the highest standard of professional consultancy services. Customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships are central to the company’s success. Every team member contributes to delivering accurate, defensible, and regulator-ready assessments that support sustainable development across Ireland and the UK.