Associate Principal Structural Engineer

Associate Principal – Structures

Do you want to work on unique and challenging projects? Do you appreciate the value of holistic design thinking and want to be part of a multidisciplinary team that is rewarded for doing what is right for the long-term success of the customer and our business? Buro Happold is seeking an Associate Principal to join our talented and inclusive structural engineering team.

We offer hybrid working, and this role is based in our New York office. A minimum of three days a week in-office is required. 

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 an Associate Principal, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of structural design 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. 

Our ideal candidate will be a creative individual with superb communication skills. Your broad design knowledge will serve you well in this role as you make your mark on our exciting range of projects. This role will typically take responsibility for the structural engineering design and delivery of projects, for technical mentorship of younger members of the design team and close collaboration with other disciplines within a multi-discipline environment.

Associate Principals represent Buro Happold internally and externally. As a key part of the Engineering team, your responsibilities will be varied but will broadly include:

• Develop the reputation of Buro Happold structural engineering as the best in class across a range of size and multi-discipline projects within the region and US
• Develop project proposals and fee estimates for all project types and ensure projects are delivered profitably on schedule and within scope and budget
• Set a strong example of client care and general consultancy and support your team to do the same
• Represent Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally; providing project leadership and taking ownership for sustained and productive client relationships across the region
• Lead and ensure delivery of project technical/quality reviews of specifications, reports and drawings produced by the team
• Manage relationships with internal and external clients, engineers and other stakeholders, utilizing opportunities to further work and win new commissions
• Encourage and ensure knowledge share both within the structural engineering team and on a wider basis 
• Draft fee proposals and assist colleagues with proposals, negotiating additional fees with the client, where appropriate
• Work within an agreed budget, raising and/or resolving any concerns with budget spend and profit targets
• Take responsibility for the line management, leadership and mentoring of others within your team and act as an inspiring leader in the spirit of Buro Happold culture and expected behaviors 
• Contribute to the operation of your local business unit, as a delegate for Principals, where required
• Work regularly across other business units and groups
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the wider firm outside of your immediate group, whether through bids, relationships or through your global discipline

Your skills and experience

• Significant experience leading structural and multi-disciplinary projects and teams to deliver large scale commissions across a variety of sectors 
• 12+ years’ experience of innovative structural building engineering design 
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Licensed as PE and/or SE.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building and Material Codes 
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of internal and external sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff
• Confident, proactive character, with a track record of taking the lead in challenging situations
• Proven track record of project delivery, client relationship management, and work winning
• We encourage candidates to apply for consideration even if they don’t meet all the requirements.

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 
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives 
• Access to wide range of 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

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 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. 

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