Acoustic Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee acoustical engineering, as well as noise and vibration control initiatives for critical data centre projects.

• Conduct environmental noise evaluations, predictive noise modeling, acoustical calculations, and technical analyses.

• Evaluate noise produced by generators, chillers, cooling towers, dry coolers, air handling systems, pumps, transformers, fans, and other machinery.

• Analyze cumulative equipment noise and its effects at property boundaries and on nearby noise-sensitive locations.

• Create noise mitigation strategies, encompassing equipment selection criteria, acoustic barriers, enclosures, silencers, louvers, and attenuation systems.

• Formulate vibration isolation and control recommendations for mechanical and electrical systems.

• Set acoustical design standards and equipment sound specifications to comply with AHJ guidelines.

• Assess manufacturer sound data, equipment choices, shop drawings, submittals, and contractor RFIs for adherence to requirements.

• Recognize acoustical risks during early project stages and offer informed recommendations.

• Generate acoustical reports, specifications, design standards, and construction documentation.

• Coordinate acoustical needs across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, controls, and other disciplines.

• Assist with construction troubleshooting, field noise and vibration measurements, site evaluations, and post-construction assessments.

• Aid in commissioning efforts to confirm acoustical performance.

• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering groups.

• Act as a senior acoustical expert, contributing to design standards, methodologies, and best practices.

• Represent the client or firm in interactions with AHJs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, or a closely related technical field.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in acoustical engineering, environmental noise, mechanical equipment noise control, and/or vibration control.

• Extensive experience supporting complex industrial, mission-critical, data centre, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience with data centre acoustics is highly preferred.

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical and electrical equipment noise and vibration control.

• Proven experience in conducting environmental noise assessments and predictive noise modeling.

• Familiarity with evaluating large equipment installations and developing effective noise mitigation strategies.

• Strong grasp of equipment sound data, sound propagation, attenuation, vibration isolation, and environmental noise principles.

• Proficient with industry-standard acoustical modeling and analysis software.

• Capable of interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings.

• Experience in preparing acoustical reports, specifications, design criteria, and construction documentation.

• Working knowledge of relevant acoustical standards, environmental noise regulations, building codes, and municipal noise bylaws.

• Experience supporting projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Ability to independently oversee the acoustical aspects of complex projects and provide senior-level technical guidance.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, INCE Certification, and/or relevant acoustics industry credentials are considered advantageous.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international organization.

• Engage in unique, cutting-edge data centre projects.

• Access to comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

• Work in a supportive management structure and a dynamic team environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Flexibility to work from home.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Company-sponsored retirement plan.

• Stock ownership or synthetic equity options.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Clear pathways for career progression in project management and delivery leadership.