Electrical Engineer - Buro Happold

Start designing tomorrow’s future! 

We are looking for a talented and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC.

As an 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

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

• Undertake detailed electrical engineering building services design and calculations (using both software and knowledge to verify robust calculations such as Design Master and SKM)
• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability
• Prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports 
• Analyze load to determine system sizing, and assign circuitry for power and lighting devices
• Prepare condition surveys, forward maintenance plans, dilapidation schedules, defect analyses, system diagnostics reports, schedules of condition and the monitoring of the subsequent works processes 
• Provide business, technical, maintenance, operational and energy audits and, or studies based upon conventional and alternative energy sources for individual or groups of buildings 
• Demonstrate awareness of sustainable construction, operations and maintenance 

Your skills and experience

• 3+ years’ experience of electrical engineering design in the building services and construction industry
• Relevant bachelor or master’s degree

• Experience using Revit
• Familiarity using computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design software

• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems; ability to investigate, identify and provide solutions to technical problems 
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

What we offer:

• Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000. 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
• 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

Ready for something a little less ordinary? 

Apply now to start your career journey with us. 

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 marginalized 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.