Acoustics Engineer
About The Position
RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects. We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. This is a junior to intermediate level position. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience analyzing and resolving challenging environmental noise or architectural acoustics problems in a consulting environment. RWDI is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our Acoustics team in Toronto, Ontario.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in acoustics, or a related subject.
- Acoustical experience an asset, but not required if degree is in acoustics.
- Undergraduate degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
- Current registration or ability to register as an E.I.T. or P.Eng.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an acoustical or environmental noise consulting environment, or equivalent related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of key areas of acoustics such as: Building code requirements and applicable metrics (e.g. STC, NC, etc).
- Modelling software (e.g., Odeon, INSUL, Cadna/A, etc).
- Ability to interpret architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications.
- Availability to work in-person in our downtown office.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deliver quality technical work with focus on project budgets and deliverable schedules.
- Strong collaboration, people, and teamwork skills as well as ability to prioritize and complete work independently.
- Manage their time carefully, and balance work for several ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Problem solving, ability to learn independently, and initiative-taking are key qualities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TAP, Odeon, Auto CAD, Revit, Cadna/A and Bluebeam is an asset.
- Experience with both Bruel and Kjaer and Larson Davis sound level meters and software.
- Knowledge of common architectural terms, structures, building systems and design practices.
- Ability to read, understand, interpret, and analyze architectural and technical drawings, specifications, and other materials.
- Consulting experience
- Familiarity with acoustic instrumentation, data acquisition systems and digital signal processing.
Responsibilities
- Conducting field measurements and inspections at commercial, residential, institutional, and construction sites primarily around the greater Toronto area.
- Producing high quality, thoughtful analysis using commercially available software packages and in-Taking ownership of timeline and budget to deliver a successful project from data acquisition through analysis, consulting, and reporting.
- Taking a client-focused approach, where your technical skills support the success of your client’s projects.
- Communicating complex technical concepts in straight-forward language.
- Adhering to a defined quality assurance process.
- Active and frequent communication with project managers, clients, and others within the Acoustics team.
Benefits
- An opportunity to redefine possible.
- Group health benefits
- Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
- Fitness Spending Account
- An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
