Noise & Vibration Specialist

SYSTRA

$80K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or advanced degree in mechanical or environmental engineering with specialization in acoustics or equivalent
  • Designation as an accredited Professional Engineer or relevant credentials
  • 7 years of experience in noise and vibration assessments
  • Familiar with federal, Ontario and municipal policies and legislation
  • Proficiency with acoustic/vibration modeling tools and GIS software

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement noise/vibration measurement campaigns with emphasis on safety and quality
  • Model noise and vibration impacts throughout project phases and optimize mitigation measures
  • Incorporate acoustic/vibration requirements into project plans through cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Lead investigation and reporting tasks within the subject matter team
  • Conduct modeling specific to light rail transit operations and construction
  • Develop Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for noise and vibration
  • Identify sensitive receptors and propose effective mitigation strategies
  • Oversee compliance monitoring and performance verification, recommending corrective actions

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Work on high-impact public transit projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Support for continuous learning and specialization in environmental engineering
  • Engagement in meaningful community impact projects
Full Job Description
Context

Within the Environment team, you will assess, model, and mitigate noise and vibration impacts for public transit and rail projects from planning through commissioning. You will ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations, optimize technical solutions, and support clients, authorities, and communities in delivering high-performing projects with strong social acceptability.

Missions/Main Duties

  • Design and deploy urban and rail noise/vibration measurement campaigns; ensure protocols, instrumentation, quality, and safety.
  • Model noise and vibration across design, construction, and operations; define and optimize mitigation measures.
  • Integrate acoustic/vibration requirements into plans and specifications with cross-disciplinary coordination; contribute to impact studies and permitting.
  • Lead the subject matter team tasked to complete investigation work and reporting
  • Conducts noise and vibration modelling for LRT operations and construction activities.
  • Develops noise and vibration EMP.
  • Identifies sensitive receptors and develops mitigation strategies (barriers, operational controls, etc.).
  • Supports compliance with municipal and provincial noise guidelines.
  • Oversee acceptance testing, construction monitoring, and performance verification; recommend corrective actions.
  • Produce clear, auditable technical deliverables and present results to technical audiences.


Profile/Skills

Education : Bachelor or advanced degree from a recognized university with specialization in mechanical or environmental engineering; acoustics or equivalent.

a designation as an accredited Professional Engineer or have other relevant credentials
Years of experience: 7 years of relevant experience.

Technical competencies:
  • Experience in environmental and vibration acoustics applied to transportation.
  • experience in successfully managing noise and vibration assessments and mitigation measures for transit projects in North America;
  • knowledge of relevant federal, Ontario and municipal policies, procedures and legislation and, where none exists, knowledge and experience of other appropriate legislation, guidance or standards;
  • ability to liaise with other specialty consultants, contractors and Governmental Authorities;
  • and experience with similar projects in the Province of Ontario;
  • Strong command of applicable Ontario/ Canadian standards and frameworks, and familiarity with common municipal/provincial/federal criteria; awareness of international best practices in rail/transit.
  • Proven field measurement skills, data processing, uncertainty analysis, and QA/QC protocols.
  • Proficiency with acoustic/vibration modeling tools and software; comfortable with GIS and computational/visualization tools.
  • Ability to translate technical results into practical, cost-optimized recommendations for design and construction.
  • ASP Construction card and railway safety training, an asset.

Personal qualities:
  • Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, and sound professional judgment.
  • Rigorous, organized, and able to prioritize and decide under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly explain technical issues.

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