Acoustical Engineer

       Junior Acoustical Engineer

Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

About the Position:

RWDI is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our Acoustics team in Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC as a junior Scientist/Engineer specializing in architectural acoustics.  The successful candidate may be a new graduate with a passion for noise and acoustics or may have a maximum of four years’ experience working in the field.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Conducting field measurements and inspections at commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial sites.
• Producing high quality, thoughtful analysis using commercially available software packages and in-house tools.
• Taking ownership of timeline and budget to deliver a successful project from data acquisition through analysis, consulting, and reporting.
• Taking a client-focused approach, where your technical skills support the success of your client’s projects.
• Communicating complex technical concepts in straight-forward language.
• Adhering to a defined quality assurance process
• Active and frequent communication with project managers, clients, and others within the Acoustics team.

Note that this role does not involve project management.  There is, however, substantial opportunity to build relationships with clients and support the project management team.

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in an applicable engineering discipline
• Current registration as an E.I.T. or P.Eng. or to be eligible to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta (APEGA) or Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). 
• Valid driver’s license
• Availability to work in-person in our downtown Calgary office or Vancouver office

The following attributes are seen as assets for this position:

• Consulting experience
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated interest in architectural acoustics, environmental noise or vibration
• Experience with data acquisition and/or digital electronics and/or coding
• Experience with acoustic and/or noise prediction software such as Odeon and Cadna/A
• Ability to interpret architectural/mechanical/structural drawings.

The Acoustics team is a close-knit, social team where people love what they do.  Team members work independently daily to contribute to the success of the team’s work.  The successful applicant will demonstrate strong collaboration, people, and teamwork skills as well ability to prioritize and complete work independently.  Individuals within this high-performing team must manage their time carefully, and balance work for several ongoing projects simultaneously.  Problem solving, ability to learn independently, and initiative-taking are key qualities that will contribute to personal success individuals within the team.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary range: $56,000.00 - $80,000.00
• Group health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page.

Thank you in advance for your application.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.