Senior/ Principal Acoustic Engineer

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Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

We are selective and specific in the clients and projects we choose to work with, aligning with our strong social, environmental and safety ethics, allowing us to constantly drive to do better for us, our clients, and the world as a whole. 

Your Opportunity 

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Building team has an exciting opening for an Acoustic Engineer to join our Melbourne team.  You will have the opportunity to work on signature projects including some of Melbourne’s biggest transport projects and most prestigious buildings, whilst continuing to grow and develop your knowledge in acoustics. This is an opportunity to take your career and professional capabilities to the next level.

Our acoustics team is a highly specialised group of individuals working on some of Victoria’s most exciting projects, able to draw upon the experience and support from the wider acoustics team throughout Australia and overseas. With a focus on social and environmental outcomes which you will have the opportunity to: 

• Support the development of acoustic engineering assessments and solutions.

• Undertake calculation, modelling analysis, reporting and acoustic mitigation treatment for buildings and environmental acoustics including education, government, commercial, mixed use, railways and roads projects.

• Support acoustic site investigations and assessments.

• Support research and coordination of development into improved technical capabilities, including tools to streamline and automate the collection and processing of data 

About You 

• Engineering or Science degree qualified in a relevant discipline, post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage

• Experience with acoustics in the built environment including gaining approvals, knowledge of Australian noise and vibration standards and local environmental noise regulations and guidelines.

• Experience with acoustic modelling software such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA, EASE and/or Odeon.

• Good analytical problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and able to engage within a collaborative work environment, with a reputation for delivering high-quality work.

• Developing knowledge of specialist modelling capabilities (SEA/FEA/BEM), programming and data analytics skills (Matlab/Python) and GIS software will be an advantage.

• Experience or broad understanding or wider environmental engineering including air quality assessment. 

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1