Acoustics Consultant/Engineer

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 1000+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory services with over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Acoustics Consultant/Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Role

SLR’s Acoustics & Vibration team provides professional consulting services for a wide scope of projects ranging from city scale environments, building and interior space design, industrial facilities, and specialized underwater assessments.

If you have a passion for working on environmental related projects, and applied problem solving, this role will give you hands-on experience and direct mentorship from industry experts.

You will collaborate closely with team members on a wide array of private and public projects, ranging from new construction and retrofits to environmental noise studies and vibration assessments. This is a role where your curiosity, initiative, and technical rigor will make a visible impact.

Responsibilities:

Technical + Project Work

• Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments including noise permitting for industrial/ manufacturing facilities, land use planning, transportation noise for road, rail and aircraft acoustic and vibration measurements, analyze data, and develop modelling predictions.
• Conduct field measurements in challenging environments throughout the year;
• Prepare clear, high quality technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with instrumentation setup, maintenance, calibration, and software applications used in acoustics, noise, and vibration studies.
• Support the development of new models, tools, and analytical methods.

Collaboration + Communication

• Work closely with consultants, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists across SLR’s “One Team” environment.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with clients, and regulators.
• Contribute to SLR’s strong industry reputation through excellent delivery and relationship building.

Project & Business Exposure

• Monitor your utilization goals and contribute to the financial success of project work.
• Support business development efforts, including preparing proposals, gathering project information, and assisting senior staff in client engagements.

This is a unique opportunity to join to a growing and highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

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:

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, physics, or related studies.
• Professional status or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng.) is an asset.
• 3-8 years' experience in acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting is considered an asset.
• Understanding of noise and vibration measurement, prediction, or evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with acoustic modelling tools (e.g., Insul, CadnaA, CATT, Odeon, EASE, SAP2000, Visual Basic, MATLAB or Python for signal processing) is an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial, local, and industry specific regulations and guidelines.
• Strong communication, problem solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Awareness of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically to job sites.

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.