Noise & Vibration Specialist

SYSTRA

$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or environmental engineering, acoustics, or equivalent.
  • Designation as an accredited Professional Engineer or relevant credentials.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental and vibration acoustics for transportation.
  • Strong command of Ontario and Canadian standards related to noise and vibration.
  • Proficiency in acoustic/vibration modeling tools and GIS/computational software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement noise/vibration measurement campaigns with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Model noise and vibration impacts throughout project phases and optimize mitigation measures.
  • Integrate acoustic/vibration requirements into engineering plans with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Lead investigation and reporting efforts as the subject matter expert.
  • Conduct noise and vibration modeling for light rail transit operations and construction activities.
  • Develop comprehensive noise and vibration Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
  • Identify sensitive receptors and devise effective mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact public transit projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Engagement with various stakeholders, enhancing social acceptability of projects.
  • Chances for professional development through tackling diverse engineering challenges.
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 credentialsYears 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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