We are currently recruiting for a Structural Engineer in our growing building services team for our New York office. This role will see you technically and creatively challenged on some of the most interesting developments in the US and further afield. Teamwork and a collaborative approach are key to any project at Buro Happold, so your strong communication skills and passion to succeed with others will serve you well.
What will I be doing?
Input to the projects is likely to be varied but will include the requirement to:
- Preparation of detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents and specifications
- Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures
- Create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, including RAM, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, etc
- Ensure senior staff are kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions
- Under guidance of senior staff, attend and participate in meetings with the client and other design team members.
- Collaborate and coordinate with team members from both their own discipline and others
- Plan and help manage and input into BIM models of design work, by working closely with Buro Happold Technicians
- Represent Buro Happold at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers.
- Ensure that appropriate service/design decisions are met, consulting with internal and external mentors and stakeholders where appropriate.
What can I bring to the role?
As an experienced Structural Engineer, it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate:
- Typically, 2-4 years' experience in structural building engineering experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building and Material Codes
- Broad structural design knowledge, from working on a range of projects
- Experience with wide range of material, including the design of steel framing and concrete building structures
- Ability to multi-task, effectively manage time, and maintain ongoing project focus
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
- Proactive ability to take the initiative, learn, and be creative in a team environment.
- MS or PhD degree with concentration in structural engineering
- Good experience with BIM tools such as REVIT
- Good experience with CSI Programs like ETABS and SAP
- Experience of using computation design methods, using Rhino, Grasshopper a plus
What we offer:
- Salary range of $82,000 to $87,000. 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 depending on position) 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
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.