Scientist Engineer - Noise/Acoustics/Vibration (Mechanical / Electrical)

RWDI -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$75,000 - $125,000 a year
11 hours ago

Qualifications

Soldering
Mechanical Engineering
SQL
Assembly
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

RWDI Australia is seeking an energetic and technically capable Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join our Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in Sydney.

This hands-on role focuses on supporting the preparation, deployment, operation, and ongoing development of RWDI’s real-time noise and vibration monitoring systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, equipment, and monitoring teams to ensure field devices and online monitoring systems operate reliably and effectively.

The position combines fieldwork, electronics, hardware and software troubleshooting, equipment configuration, and technical collaboration. The successful candidate will support monitoring programs ranging from short site visits to multi-year projects in a variety of environments.

This opportunity would suit an engineer who enjoys building, configuring, maintaining, and improving technical systems, and who can manage several priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.

Department

Noise/Accoustics/Vibration

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Sydney, AU

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

AU$75,000 - AU$125,000 / year

Reporting To

Claire Graham-White

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the fleet of real-time noise and vibration monitors for field deployment.
Support field measurement programs ranging from same-day site visits to multi-year monitoring programs in a variety of settings.
Collaborate with global equipment and monitoring teams to optimise system performance.
Work closely with the Noise, Vibration and Air Quality engineering teams to support the development and maintenance of monitoring systems.
Configure, troubleshoot, and calibrate monitoring equipment, including monitors, sensors, and modems.
Take ownership of the existing online monitoring platform, ensuring that the platform operates effectively and integrates with field devices.
Support the configuration and troubleshooting of field communications and monitoring devices.
Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and project planning.
Manage competing priorities across several concurrent projects while maintaining quality and reliability.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications and essential requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with relevant electronics experience.
Ability to work in a variety of physically demanding environments.
A valid driver’s licence.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in Australia.
Ability to organise work, manage time carefully, and balance several concurrent projects.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, together with the ability to complete work independently.
Practical problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to learn independently.

Preferred experience

Interest or experience in Linux-based operating systems.
Interest or experience in low-power microcontroller-based systems.
Hands-on assembly skills, including wiring and soldering.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, or Java.
Interest or experience in database management using SQL.
Experience configuring, troubleshooting, or maintaining monitoring devices, sensors, modems, or similar technical equipment.
Experience supporting field measurement or environmental monitoring programs would be advantageous.

Job Benefits

Join a close-knit and collaborative Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team.
Work on varied monitoring programs, from short field assignments to long-term projects.
Collaborate with engineering, equipment, and monitoring specialists across RWDI’s global network.
Develop practical experience across field monitoring, electronics, hardware, software, and online monitoring systems.
Contribute to the improvement and reliability of real-world environmental monitoring solutions.
Work in a position that combines technical independence with strong team collaboration.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company.