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Profile of Benjamin Coulson

Coulson
Name
Benjamin Coulson
Position
Senior Consultant | Principal
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Summary

Ben is a Senior Consultant at RWDI who delivers trusted technical insights and leadership on projects involving environmental noise, acoustics, and vibration issues. Ben has provided acoustic and vibration expertise through the complete project life cycle, from the preliminary design stage through to final drawing reviews, construction monitoring, and post-construction audits. Ben is a recognized and certified expert witness who has conducted acoustic assessments for the private sector and all levels of government. Ben helps RWDI clients to measure, shape and understand acoustic conditions and local air quality.

A widely recognized acoustics and atmospheric science specialist with a unique mix of technical expertise

  • EDUCATION

    • Doctoral-level training, Atmospheric Science, York University, Canada
    • Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of Waterloo, Canada
    • Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of Waterloo, Canada
  • AFFILIATIONS

    • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Engineers, Ontario
    • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists, Alberta
    • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineers & Geoscientists, British Columbia
    • Member, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
    • Past Member, Environment Committee, Ontario Energy Association (OEA)
    • Past Member, Air and Waste Management Association
    • Past Member, Environment Committee, Ontario Mining Association
    • Past Member, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
    • Past Member, Audio Engineering Society


  • SPECIALTIES

    • Acoustics
    • Air quality and odor assessments
    • Atmospheric physics
    • Environmental assessment
    • Environmental noise
    • Expert witness testimony
    • Measurement
    • Meteorology
    • Noise mitigation
    • Power generation
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Renewable energy
    • Wind turbine noise