Electrical Design Lead for Building Systems

Buro Happold; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

401(k) with company match

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Buro Happold, USA, seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical delivery on complex multidisciplinary building projects from our Atlanta base or other preferred locations. You will guide design teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with US codes and standards within a growing MEP practice in the Southeast.

The role offers a path to project leadership, client interaction, and development of technical standards, with hybrid working options and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Approximately 8 years or more of progressively responsible experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Active Professional Engineer license in at least one US jurisdiction, with ability to secure additional state licensure where required.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical delivery on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable US electrical, building, energy and life-safety codes and standards.
• Experience managing project scope, resources, schedules, fees and technical quality.
• Experience developing and maintaining client and architect relationships.
• Ability to lead, delegate, review and develop the work of engineers and designers.
• Proficiency with Revit/BIM workflows and familiarity with relevant electrical-analysis tools.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering delivery on significant and complex multidisciplinary building projects.
• Establish the electrical design approach, scope, deliverables, program, resourcing and quality plan.
• Direct the design of systems such as utility services, normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and controls, grounding, fire‑alarm interfaces and other building electrical systems.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, models, specifications, reports and technical recommendations.
• Ensure that electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards and Buro Happold quality procedures.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, contractors, utilities and internal engineering disciplines.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser, communicating complex issues and recommendations clearly.
• Manage electrical project resources and monitor fees, hours, forecasts, schedules, change and delivery risk.
• Support project managers in delivering multidisciplinary projects, and act as project manager where appropriate.
• Lead electrical input during construction through RFIs, submittals, site observations, commissioning coordination and resolution of field issues.
• Plan and undertake technical reviews, providing direction to project teams.
• Lead, mentor and support electrical engineers and designers, including work allocation, coaching, feedback and professional development planning.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, technical training and succession development for the local team.
• Support proposals, interviews, fee development and client development activities.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and additional services while protecting client interests.
• Contribute to local market visibility and the continued development of Buro Happold’s Southeast MEP practice.
• Collaborate with specialists across Buro Happold to advance high‑performance, electrified and lower‑carbon design.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Electrical design delivery

Code knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/architectural engineering

Tools

Revit/BIM workflows

Electrical-analysis tools

Job description

Buro Happold, USA, seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical delivery on complex multidisciplinary building projects from our Atlanta base or other preferred locations. You will guide design teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with US codes and standards within a growing MEP practice in the Southeast.

The role offers a path to project leadership, client interaction, and development of technical standards, with hybrid working options and a comprehensive