Underwater Acoustics Senior Consultant,

About the Role

The day-to-day experience depends on the projects underway, but typically includes developing and running underwater sound propagation and exposure models, supporting or leading source characterization, and processing and interpreting underwater acoustic datasets. You will work with monitoring teams to plan and design underwater noise monitoring campaigns, including approach, instrumentation considerations, and data deliverables. Some fieldwork may be required depending on location and project needs.

SLR Consulting Ltd is a company that cares about investing in its employees for the long-run, offering a competitive total compensation package, comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge, contributing to business development and growth, including client support, technical thought leadership, and helping shape service offerings in underwater acoustics.

What You Will Do

• Develop and run underwater sound propagation and exposure models, including defining inputs, assumptions, sensitivity checks, and uncertainty
• Support or lead source characterization, including review of measurement data, literature values, equipment specifications, and deriving model-ready source terms
• Process and interpret underwater acoustic datasets, including QA checks, event identification, and summary metrics
• Work with monitoring teams to plan and design underwater noise monitoring campaigns, including approach, instrumentation considerations, and data deliverables
• Streamline and standardize workflows for modelling, data processing, and reporting
• Build templates, guidance, and repeatable methods that improve consistency and efficiency
• Prepare and present clear, defensible technical outputs, including methods, figures, and reporting suitable for environmental assessments, permitting, and peer review
• Provide QA/QC review of internal and external deliverables
• Coordinate with project managers to maintain schedule and budgets, including supporting proposals, task planning, and technical resourcing
• Mentor less experienced team members, especially around modelling approach, data handling, and report quality
• Contribute to business development and growth, including client support, technical thought leadership, and helping shape service offerings in underwater acoustics

What We Are Looking For

• Strong expertise in underwater acoustics, including sound propagation models and source characterization
• Experience with Excel and other relevant software
• Proven track record of leading underwater acoustics modelling and assessment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with monitoring and mitigation strategies that protect marine environments and guide responsible development
• Knowledge of environmental assessments, compliance programs, stakeholder and regulator responses, and dispute resolution or expert input
• Strong understanding of underwater acoustic datasets, including spectral and time series data

Nice to Have

• Experience with coastal and offshore development projects, including ports and terminals, dredging and marine construction, offshore energy, subsea cables, and nearshore infrastructure
• Knowledge of vessel and operational noise assessments, cumulative effects considerations, and support to permitting and environmental approvals
• Experience with technical support to environmental assessments, compliance programs, stakeholder and regulator responses, and dispute resolution or expert input
• Familiarity with fieldwork requirements and underwater noise monitoring campaigns

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness initiatives
• Vacation and paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Access to cutting-edge technology and software
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

• Develop a strong understanding of underwater acoustics, including sound propagation models and source characterization, to stand out in this role.
• Showcase your expertise in Excel and other relevant software, and be prepared to provide examples of your work.
• Highlight your experience with monitoring and mitigation strategies that protect marine environments and guide responsible development.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with environmental assessments, compliance programs, stakeholder and regulator responses, and dispute resolution or expert input.
• Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and your excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Consider including examples of your work in your portfolio, such as reports or presentations, to demonstrate your skills and experience.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary based on your experience and qualifications, and don't be afraid to ask about benefits and perks.