We are an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers, and advisers. For over 45 years, we have built an unrivaled reputation by delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places, and the planet.
Described by our clients as 'passionate', 'innovative', and 'collaborative', Buro Happold is synonymous with the delivery of exceptionally complex projects on every continent, working with the world's leading architectural practices and organizations, such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and C40 Cities. Through our global community of driven, world-leading engineering, advisory, and design professionals, we are acting to address major challenges in an ever-evolving world.
800 Wilshire Blvd, 16FL, Los Angeles, California 90017
Associate Electrical Engineer
Note: This role could be based in client's Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle Office. Also, the candidate must have done electrical engineering work in the state of CA.
Job Summary
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.
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
In return…
Solve some of the most interesting challenges on world-class projects in collaboration with top architects
Work within a truly multidisciplinary environment, capitalizing on Buro Happold’s extensive knowledge base in CFD, building physics, micro-climate analysis, climate change mitigation and energy master planning to inform truly environmentally responsive MEP designs
Advance your career within a forward-thinking, global community of engineering professionals
Have a positive impact on the environment through your work locally, nationally, and internationally
What we offer:
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
Global network of experts
Learning and development opportunities
Be a part of our Young Employees Forum and our Diversity and Inclusion Forum
Note: This role could be based in client's Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle Office. Also, the candidate must have done electrical engineering work in the state of CA.
Job Summary
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.
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
In return…
Solve some of the most interesting challenges on world-class projects in collaboration with top architects
Work within a truly multidisciplinary environment, capitalizing on Buro Happold’s extensive knowledge base in CFD, building physics, micro-climate analysis, climate change mitigation and energy master planning to inform truly environmentally responsive MEP designs
Advance your career within a forward-thinking, global community of engineering professionals
Have a positive impact on the environment through your work locally, nationally, and internationally
What we offer:
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
Global network of experts
Learning and development opportunities
Be a part of our Young Employees Forum and our Diversity and Inclusion Forum
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