Early Career Acoustics Consultant/Engineer

SLR Consulting•Guelph, ON

5d•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking an Early Career Acoustics Consultant/Engineer to join their Acoustics & Vibration team. This role involves providing professional consulting services for a wide range of projects, from city-scale environments to building design and industrial facilities. The position offers hands-on experience and direct mentorship from industry experts, with opportunities to work on data analysis, architectural drawing reviews, acoustic modeling, field measurements, and applied problem-solving. The successful candidate will collaborate with team members on private and public projects, including new construction, retrofits, environmental noise studies, and vibration assessments, making a visible impact through their curiosity, initiative, and technical rigor.

Requirements

Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, physics, or related studies.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional status or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng.) is an asset.
Experience (co op, internship, or early career) in acoustics, noise, and vibration is considered an asset.
Understanding of noise and vibration measurement, prediction, or evaluation methodologies is considered an asset.
Experience with acoustic modelling tools (e.g., Insul, CadnaA, CATT, Odeon, EASE, SAP2000, Visual Basic, MATLAB or Python for signal processing) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct acoustic and vibration measurements, analyze data, and develop modelling predictions.
Review acoustic design of buildings.
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.
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.
Monitor 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.