Environmental Acoustics Specialist

4 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia SLR Full time

About the Role

SLR is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognized reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Africa, SLR is one of a very small number of truly international specialist environmental consultancies.

We have a great opportunity within the Adelaide office for an ambitious individual to join our high-performing, friendly, and dedicated national Australian Acoustics & Vibration team. This is a full-time position, working with a great team of Acoustic Consultants, you will be experienced in the environmental acoustics field, with a strong background in engineering methods and techniques to solve complex problems.

As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of small to large-scale projects, requiring a broad knowledge and understanding of engineering methods and techniques to solve problems. You will carry out technical tasks, which will require accuracy in calculations, data analysis, modeling, and design, including manipulating and managing large data sets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will carry out technical tasks, which will require accuracy in calculations, data analysis, modeling, and design, including manipulating and managing large data sets.
  • You will work on a wide range of projects, including environmental noise monitoring, building acoustics, 3D computer noise modeling, numerical analysis of results, and associated reporting.
  • You will be comfortable mentoring/guiding junior-level staff.
  • You will have the opportunity to develop your business development skills to bring your own influence to the breadth and range of projects the team works on.

Skills and Experience:

  • A relevant bachelor's degree (ideally mechanical or electrical engineering, environmental engineering, or science) or postgraduate degree in acoustics.
  • 10+ years' experience within a consulting environment (we will also consider more or less experienced consultants).
  • Demonstrated experience in building acoustics and environmental noise assessment.
  • Experience and high competency with noise monitoring equipment and 3D computer noise models (SoundPLAN) would be considered desirable.
  • The ability to be self-sufficient and build on your business development skill set as we all look to contribute to this area.
  • A proven record of high-level Project Delivery will be favorable to your application.

Our Benefits at SLR:

  • Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best.
  • Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave.
  • Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance, and up to 3 professional memberships subsidized by SLR.
  • Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
  • Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, rewards, recognition, and wellbeing.
  • Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease and superannuation), an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social well-being.


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