Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer

Job Title Senior Acoustics and Vibration Engineer

Vacancy No VN4719

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

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• 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.
• Degree in acoustics, engineering, physics, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working on Canadian acoustics and vibration environmental and building design projects is required. At least 5 years of experience in consulting expected. We would still like to speak with experienced people focusing on one area of acoustics and vibration e.g., environmental or building design. The mix of both is preferred.
• Proven business relationship experience for acoustics and vibration project is preferred and is part of the role. Entrepreneurial and business acumen traits are welcome.
  
  
  

Job Description

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, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

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.

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.

In this position, you’ll work closely with other acoustic consultants/engineers on a diverse array of private and public sector clients across North America. Whether you’re working on new and retrofit projects for noise and vibration control, conducting field measurements, or leading the development of new sound and vibration models, you’ll feel good knowing your work will positively impact people for years to come.

We work in most areas of acoustics and vibration including building design/architectural, environmental and underwater acoustics.

Key Responsibilities

What are the typical tasks?

• Acoustics and vibration assessments/design inputs on challenging projects including:
• Building and land development for various project types such as residential, commercial, healthcare, education, performance venues, and community.
• Industrial, manufacturing, transit, mining, power and energy sites including permitting, environmental assessments, complaint investigations and auditing.
• 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 include:
• development of new models and applications related to sound and vibration.
• conducting and supporting others with sound and vibration monitoring and measurement campaigns, throughout the year.
• working to streamline and standardize data collection and analysis.
• preparing and presenting technical reports, along with QA/QC review of reports.
• coordinating projects to maintain schedule and budgets including proposals, coordination, management.
• contribute to business development and growth for SLR and the acoustics and vibration team.
• 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.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation plan, including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and RRSP, reviewed every 6 months.
• Permanent role with flexible scheduling available.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
  
  
  

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.
• Proven business relationship experience for acoustics and vibration project is preferred and is part of the role.
• 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.

Country Canada

Office Guelph