Associate Structural Engineer

eHub Global Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking an accomplished Structural Engineer to lead projects from proposal to construction administration in the Boston area.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in structural engineering, PE/SE licensure, and a track record in client relationship management. You will guide design teams, mentor staff, and represent the firm at industry events to strengthen regional capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading structural engineering projects or teams across diverse sectors.
• Master's Degree required.
• Licensed as PE and/or SE.
• Ability to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders including senior management and clients.
• Proactive, confident leadership with a track record of delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Set a strong example of client care and consultancy for the regional team.
• Represent Buro Happold at design team meetings with leadership and client relationship duties.
• Conduct site observations and participate in site meetings, fielding contractor queries.
• Lead the analysis and design of structural systems for various building types per codes.
• Manage and mentor engineering and drafting staff; oversee contract documents and specs.
• Participate in project technical/quality reviews.
• Enhance Buro Happold's reputation as a leading structural engineering practice in the region.
• Represent externally by engaging with local industry groups and events.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Proactive

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who can manage a project with oversight from proposal phase to construction administration.

Responsibilities

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

• Set a strong example of client care and general consultancy and support the regional team to do the same.
• Represent Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally, providing project leadership and taking responsibility for sustained and productive client relationships across the region.
• Work will include conducting site observations, participating in site meetings and responding directly to contractor queries in the field.
• Lead the analysis and design of structural systems for a wide range of building types in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Manage and mentor engineering and drafting staff whilst overseeing the preparation of contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Participate in project technical/quality reviews
• Further the reputation of Buro Happold structural engineering as the best in class across a range of size and project types in region.
• Represent Buro Happold externally by engaging in local industry groups and events that align with the Boston Structures team’s goals.

Your skills and experience

As an established Structural Engineer, we expect that you will be able to demonstrate:

• 10+ years of significant experience leading structural engineering projects or teams across a variety of sectors
• Master's Degree
• Licensed as PE and / or SE
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff
• Confident, proactive character, with a track record of taking the lead
• Proven track record of client relationship management and project delivery
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements