Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Buro Happold is seeking a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, California. The Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise and leadership to the Building Environments Group.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for project teams driving successful outcomes and ensuring project objectives are delivered
• Lead the design and technical specifications of mechanical systems, ensuring quality output
• Manage project resources, client relationships, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Guide graduates and other junior engineers through their professional development
• Communicate directly with clients and maintain client relationships
• Actively contribute ideas and innovative solutions across various projects
• Direct multiple projects across the group, ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions while ensuring financial success
• Ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes

Requirements

12+ years of extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering design within the building services and construction industry

Demonstrated experience in a senior role within MEP for an architectural engineering consultancy

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree

P.E., professional engineer

LEED AP accredited preferred

Experience using Revit and computational analysis tools

Ideal sector experience in Aviation/Transportation, Cultural Projects, Labs, Commercial, and Higher Education

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and deadlines while ensuring client satisfaction

Qualifications

Salary range of $150,000 to $185,000

This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (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 ranging learning and development opportunities

Benefits

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