Principal Electrical Engineer

Are you a visionary Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of successful project leadership We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Level Engineer to join our dynamic team at Buro Happold. As a Principal Engineer you will play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise and leadership to our Building Environments Group.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional leadership for project teams as well as the broader group driving successful outcomes and ensuring project objectives are achieved.
• Mentor and coach colleagues fostering a culture of innovation creativity and meaningful delegation within the team.
• Work closely with clients architects and other team members as part of a dedicated and skilled group collaborating to deliver worldclass solutions.
• Oversee the production of coordinated detailed design drawings specifications site observation reports schedules and other project deliverables to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Take ownership of building and sustaining productive client relationships proactively addressing client needs and ensuring overall client satisfaction.
• Direct multiple projects across the group ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions while ensuring financial success.
• Continually maintain and develop the highest standards of technical quality staying at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices.
• Ensure engineering practices policies and services align with the clients best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes.
• Actively contribute to delivering profitable projects monitoring financial performance resourcing and expenditure.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess 15 years of extensive experience in Electrical Engineering design within the building services and construction industry.
• Hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of building codes and mechanical design principles.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in various sectors and regions.
• Possess excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems including and good technical knowledge of other MEP building systems with an ability to investigate and provide effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Good understanding of the impact the shift towards electrification will have on the design of electrical building systems; specific technical knowledge relating to renewable energy solutions battery storage and SMART Building integration are highly favorable.
• Be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or hold equivalent professional certification.
• LEED AP accreditation is preferred reflecting a commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Familiarity with industrystandard software like Revit for detailed design drawings and analysis tools such as SKM and SAM to develop innovative and energyefficient solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership capacity within an MEP Engineering Consultancy or related field.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences including nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects teams and deadlines while ensuring client satisfaction.
• A selfstarter with a founders mentality with the ability to work independently combined with the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a teambased organization.
• Expertise in mentoring and coaching junior engineers to foster growth and development within the team.
• Proven success in business development client acquisition and maintaining longterm client relationships is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO 5 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
• Global network of experts
• Learning and development opportunities
• Be a part of our Young Employees Forum Diversity and Inclusion Forum BH Womens Network and/or our Black at BH ERG

Header:

• The Salary range for this role is $180000 to $230000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location skills education and/or experience.
  
  

Must have:

• Possess 15 years of extensive experience in Electrical Engineering design within the building services and construction industry.
• A bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering or a relevant field.
• A thorough understanding of building codes and mechanical design principles.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in various sectors and regions.
• Excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems including and good technical knowledge of other MEP building systems with an ability to investigate and provide effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Familiarity with industrystandard software like Revit for detailed design drawings and analysis tools such as SKM and SAM to develop innovative and energyefficient solutions.
• Proven experience in a leadership capacity within an MEP Engineering Consultancy or related field.

Nice to have:

• Proven success in business development client acquisition and maintaining longterm client relationships.
• LEED AP accreditation is preferred reflecting a commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or hold equivalent professional certification.

Remote Work :

No