Principal Acoustics Consultant

SLR International Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Holidays

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a Principal Acoustics Consultant to lead complex acoustics projects across environmental, architectural, industrial, transportation, and underwater disciplines. You will serve as a senior technical resource and trusted advisor to clients while contributing to the growth of SLR's acoustics practice.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and strong client relationships, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, develop proposals, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, mathematics, architecture, environmental science, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in acoustics, noise, vibration, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more areas of acoustics.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing deliverables, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex acoustics projects across environmental, architectural, industrial, transportation, marine/water, or related disciplines.
• Mentor junior and mid-level acoustics professionals and provide technical guidance.
• Manage proposals, scopes of work, and communication with clients.
• Develop technical approaches, reports, and specifications; perform modeling and data analysis.
• Represent and collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in acoustics/engineering

Tools

Acoustic modeling software

Measurement analysis tools

Data analysis software

Job description

As part of SLR Consulting’s Acoustics team, you will help clients make smart, sustainable decisions when it comes to managing sound and vibration. We work across a diverse range of sectors and acoustic disciplines, including environmental acoustics, architectural and building acoustics, industrial acoustics, transportation noise, and water and underwater acoustics. We are looking for an experienced Principal Acoustics Consultant to join our growing team. This is a senior technical and client-facing position for an acoustics professional who can bring deep subject‑matter expertise, lead complex projects, develop client relationships, and help grow our acoustics practice. We are open to candidates from all areas of acoustics. Your background may be in environmental noise, architectural acoustics, building acoustics, industrial noise and vibration, transportation acoustics, underwater acoustics, marine acoustics, or another specialized area of acoustics. We are particularly interested in professionals who bring strong technical expertise and the ability to apply their knowledge to complex client challenges.

This role can be based out of any of our U.S. office locations, with Denver, CO being a key location for this opportunity. SLR offers flexibility while providing access to technical experts, mentorship, team collaboration, and a diverse portfolio of projects. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services through the integration of more than 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability.

As our Principal Acoustics Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical resource and trusted advisor to clients while contributing to the growth and development of SLR’s acoustics practice. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of acoustics projects and collaborate with engineers, scientists, planners, architects, environmental specialists, and other technical professionals. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical leadership, project delivery, client relationships, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical oversight on complex acoustics and noise projects across one or more areas of specialization, including environmental, architectural, industrial, transportation, marine/water, underwater acoustics, or related disciplines.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid‑level acoustics professionals.
• Manage complex projects from proposal through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Develop technical approaches, methodologies, reports, assessments, specifications, drawings, and other project deliverables.
• Conduct and/or oversee acoustic modeling, noise assessments, field measurements, data analysis, and technical evaluations appropriate to your area of expertise.
• Work collaboratively with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Identify opportunities with existing and prospective clients and contribute to business development activities.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and presentations.
• Represent SLR at client meetings, industry events, conferences, and technical forums.
• Collaborate with SLR professionals across environmental, engineering, sustainability, and advisory disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the continued development of SLR's acoustics capabilities, technical standards, tools, and service offerings.
• Support the recruitment, mentoring, and professional development of acoustics staff.

Areas of Acoustics

• Environmental acoustics and environmental noise
• Architectural and building acoustics
• Industrial acoustics and noise control
• Transportation noise
• Noise and vibration
• Community noise
• Environmental impact assessments
• Marine and underwater acoustics
• Water and underwater noise assessments
• Acoustic modeling and prediction
• Sound and vibration measurement
• Noise mitigation and control
• Regulatory and permitting‑related acoustics
• Acoustical design and specifications
• Other specialized areas of acoustics

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, mathematics, architecture, environmental science, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in acoustics, noise, vibration, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more areas of acoustics.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and/or supporting business development.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with acoustic modeling, analysis, measurement, or other relevant technical software.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience presenting to clients, industry groups, or at technical conferences is an asset.
• Professional designation, certification, or membership in a relevant professional organization is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and conduct or oversee field work as required.
• Valid driver's license.

Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 USD. Final agreed‑upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require an accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it.

We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.