Associate Electrical Engineer

Buro Happold; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $115,000-$155,000 per year

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

PTO 4 weeks + 10 holidays

401k with company match

License renewal reimbursements

Global network access

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Buro Happold in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design across a portfolio of projects in the US and globally. You will work with clients, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions and manage a project team.

Expect collaboration, strong communication, and opportunities for career development within a diverse, inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings and infrastructure.
• Senior role within MEP consultancy in the built environment.
• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree; Professional Engineer desirable.
• LEED AP accredited preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical specifications of electrical systems and deliver quality output.
• Manage project resources and client relationships to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Guide graduates and junior engineers in professional development.
• Communicate with clients and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

MEP for buildings

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Revit

Computational analysis tools

Job description

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Job Reference burohappold/TP/132643/2582

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

$115,000 - $155,000

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Closing Date:

05/01/2027

Job Category:

Engineering and Design

Business Unit:

USA

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Associate Electrical Engineer to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Your next role

The Associate Electrical Engineer will lead the design of electrical systems and manage a team to deliver high-quality solutions. You will work closely with clients, architects, other Buro Happold Engineers, and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team. Duties include the production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules etc. on a variety of projects.

• Lead the design and technical specifications of electrical systems, ensuring quality output.
• Manage project resources, client relationships, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Guide graduates and other junior engineers through their professional development.
• Communicate directly with clients and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes.

Your skills and experience

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior role within MEP for an architectural engineering
• consultancy.
• Relevantbachelor’s or master’sdegree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable.
• LEED AP accredited preferred.
• Experience using Revit and computationalanalysis tools.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and propose multiple solutions to clients.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements

What we offer

• Salary rangeof$115,000 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 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• 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 ofsupporting 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

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

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 any one 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 [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.