Acoustical Specialist

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world

GHD is looking for an Acoustical Specialist to join our Waterloo office. The Noise team in Waterloo supports Clients with noise, vibration, and acoustical challenges in their projects relating to land development, detailed design and construction of buildings, industrial permitting, environmental assessments for infrastructure projects, etc. Clients include federal, provincial, and municipal governments / agencies, industrial facility operators, and land developers.

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

• Building acoustics for residential and institutional projects
• Noise and vibration assessments for proposed land developments (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
• Industrial noise permitting

• Utilize acoustic modelling using CadnaA, EASE 5, etc. to predict acoustical performance
• Coordinate and complete site inspections of active construction sites to ensure as-built conditions meet acoustical requirements
• Coordinate and complete field work to collect sound and vibration measurements of sources such as industrial equipment and transportation corridors
• Conduct acoustical field testing for building acoustics projects, including Apparent Sound Transmission Class (ASTC) testing
• Assist with the conceptual design of acoustic treatments, architectural design upgrades, equipment noise controls, etc.
• Preparation of technical reports, site inspection memos, and fee proposals
• Aid senior staff in technical research
• Collaborate with GHD’s enterprise Air & Noise Group, consisting of over 80 engineers and scientists across North America

• Recent or upcoming graduates from a Bachelor or Master’s Degree program of Engineering in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering programs
• Previous co-op experience or relevant work experience preferred, however, not a firm requirement
• Ability to prepare technical reports in plain language addressing client and agency requirements
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to complete work under tight deadlines when required
• Works well independently as well as a part of a team
• Experience and understanding of any of the following regulations and associated guidance documents would be an asset:
  Ontario Building Code, MECP D-series guidelines, MECP Guideline NPC-300; ASHRAE HVAC Fundamentals handbook
• Willingness to travel/work on-site as a member of a team or independently completing field work
• Willingness to work extended hours if needed, including weekends and holidays
• No aversion to heights along with the ability to work in high noise areas (following all health and safety requirements)
• Written and verbal communication skills are essential to this position. Strong emphasis will be placed on your ability to communicate clearly with your target audience, including fellow technical experts as well as non-technical clients.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Previous field experience is considered an asset
• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) member
• Valid G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Must have a valid Canadian passport
• The salary range for this position is $ 70,035 - $116,681K. The…