Experienced Electrical Engineer - Buro Happold

We are looking for a talented and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our hybrid team on the west coast. This role could be based in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle.

As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of building services systems across a portfolio of ground-breaking projects in the US and globally. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential to life at Buro Happold and in turn, we can offer you unrivalled career, project, and development opportunities.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.  

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.  

What would you be doing?

As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely to include:

• Work closely with clients, architects and other Buro Happold Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team
• Produce coordinated detailed design drawings, electronic models, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules etc. on a variety of projects within the electrical discipline, as well as the coordination with utility companies and obtaining the necessary electrical permit approvals from Plan Check
• Organize technical and financial proposals for new work
• Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians (including verification of quality).
• Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detail design
• Prepare Technical Specifications
• Monitor financial performance of jobs
• Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the client are achieved
• Mentor junior Electrical Engineers
• Continually ensure practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client’s best interests and that Buro Happold policy is in keeping with current legislation and the relevant building codes for the relevant state etc
• Plan, organize and manage personal workload in order to meet deadlines in line with client commitments
• Proactively raise concerns regarding workload and ability to meet deadlines
• Maintain an overview of the project team’s workload and commitments in order to successfully meet deadlines and balance resource utilization 
• Actively contribute towards delivering profitable projects in the context of project finances
• Monitor financial performance of jobs, with the setting up and managing of job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure (adjusting these as necessary).

What are we looking for?

• 8+ years’ experience of electrical engineering design in the building services and construction industry
• Experience working on projects in the following sectors is preferred: Higher Education, Museums, Commercial, Transportation Hubs and/or Stadiums
• Relevant bachelor or master’s degree
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable
• LEED AP accredited preferred
• Experience using Revit
• Familiarity using computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design software
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems; ability to investigate, identify and provide solutions to technical problems
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills (verbal and written), with experience presenting (you will often be required to present solutions directly to 'c-suite' level stakeholders)
• Experience in the preparation of technical reports for delivery direct to a client audience
• Ability to problem solve and propose multiple solutions to Clients and objectively summarize the benefits and shortfalls of each

What we offer:

• Salary range of $100,000 to $155,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
• Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 

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