Senior Noise Control Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood's Consulting business is currently seeking a Senior Noise Control Engineer to join our growing Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise (VDN) team.  The VDN team is currently seated across offices in Houston, TX, Calgary, AB, and Oakville, ON. This role could be situated at one of our offices or remote. The Senior Noise Control Engineer is a hands-on and client facing role where you will develop business opportunities and client relationships, manage projects, lead junior engineers, complete desktop analysis, collect and analyze data at client facilities, and write reports.  Travel is expected to be up to 15% annually, and typically would be 2-7 day trips

The VDN business is growing and this is a great opportunity to join a leading global Engineering Consulting firm.  The ideal candidate will be an Engineer, with 4-10 years' experience in noise assessment, combined with a good mechanical aptitude and grasp of engineering principles, and a strong client focus.

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid in Calgary, AB
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

• Acoustic modeling (CadnaA, SoundPlan, or similar)
• Noise measurement and analysis (diagnostic and environmental)
• Environmental and occupational noise assessment and mitigation design
• Managing consulting projects and developing client relationships
• Leading junior team members
• Prepare technical recommendations and reports 
• Prepare proposals, marketing materials and/or technical papers
• Hands-on consultancy role, combining client management, field work and office-based analysis
• Travel to client sites is required, including travel to remote locations on occasion

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or an equivalent discipline required
• Eligible for P.Eng registration in Alberta
• 4-10 years of experience in acoustics, vibration and noise
• Experience with a variety of sound and vibration modeling software (e.g., CadnaA/R, SoundPlan, CATT, ODEON etc.)
• Experience with a variety of sound and vibration measurement instruments (e.g. Larson Davis, B&K, DAQ, Labview, etc.)
• Experience with industrial, mining, construction, transportation, and municipal noise projects
• Experience with vibration of any type would be an asset
• Experience in review of engineering drawings 
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to engage and interact professionally with colleagues, suppliers and clients
• Strong attention to detail, combined with excellent time management skills, to take on, balance and complete multiple projects
• Motivated and enthusiastic learner with the ability to work independently and in team settings
• Must be available to travel (mostly domestic) offshore and onshore, sometimes on short notice
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license
• Must be Canadian Citizen or are authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood
• Able to travel to the U.S.