Underwater acoustics assessments, modelling support, and technical advisory on challenging projects, including:
Coastal and offshore development projects such as ports and terminals, dredging and marine construction, offshore energy, subsea cables, and nearshore infrastructure.
Vessel and operational noise assessments, cumulative effects considerations, and support to permitting and environmental approvals.
Technical support to environmental assessments, compliance programs, stakeholder and regulator responses, and (where required) dispute resolution or expert input.
The day-to-day experience depends on the projects underway, but typically includes:
Developing and running underwater sound propagation and exposure models (continuous and impulsive sources), including defining inputs, assumptions, sensitivity checks, and uncertainty.
Supporting or leading source characterization, including review of measurement data, literature values, equipment specifications, and deriving model ready source terms.
Processing and interpreting underwater acoustic datasets (spectral and time series), including QA checks, event identification, and summary metrics.
Working with monitoring teams to plan and design underwater noise monitoring campaigns, including approach, instrumentation considerations, and data deliverables. Some fieldwork may be required depending on location and project needs.
Streamlining and standardizing workflows for modelling, data processing, and reporting. Building templates, guidance, and repeatable methods that improve consistency and efficiency.
Preparing and presenting clear, defensible technical outputs, including methods, figures, and reporting suitable for environmental assessments, permitting, and peer review. Providing QA/QC review of internal and external deliverables.
Coordinating with project managers to maintain schedule and budgets, including supporting proposals, task planning, and technical resourcing.
Mentoring less experienced team members, especially around modelling approach, data handling, and report quality.
Contributing to business development and growth, including client support, technical thought leadership, and helping shape service offerings in underwater acoustics.
Working @ SLR
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
Experience in underwater acoustics consulting, supporting environmental assessments, permitting, compliance, and/or project approvals. At least 5 years of consulting experience expected.
Degree in engineering, physics, acoustics, ocean engineering, marine science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Professional registration (P.Eng. in Canada, PE in the US, or equivalent), or eligible to obtain registration in the jurisdiction where you will be based.
Strong command of the fundamentals used to measure, model, predict, and evaluate underwater sound, including propagation physics, frequency domain concepts, source characterization, and how modelling links to field data.
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Benefits
Paid time off
Additional Information
We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Underwater Acoustics Senior Consultant , you will play an important role on our global Acoustics and Vibration team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Role
You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support a wide range of clients by leading underwater acoustics modelling and assessment, translating project activities into reliable predictions and clear reports. Your responsibilities include developing sound propagation models, reviewing source data, and contributing to monitoring and mitigation strategies that protect marine environments and guide responsible development. As part of a globally connected acoustics and vibration team, you will collaborate across specialties while serving as a senior consultant in underwater acoustics.
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