Noise Control Engineer

Wood's Consulting business is currently seeking a Noise Control Engineer to join our growing Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise (VDN) team in the Calgary, AB office.  The VDN team is currently seated across offices in Houston, TX, Calgary, AB, and Burlington, ON. The Noise Control Engineer is a hands-on and client facing role where you will manage projects, develop client relationships, 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.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood’s consulting business is comprised of 4,000 of the world’s foremost deep domain and technical experts, engineering specialists and industrial scientists, focused on advising and implementing solutions that drive real value for our clients at any stage of the asset life cycle.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Energy and Materials industries 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual need. 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.