Associate Principal Structural Engineer

About the role

Buro Happold is seeking an Associate Principal to join our talented and inclusive structural engineering team. The role is based in our New York office and requires a minimum of three days a week in-office.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Broad design knowledge

Benefits

• Salary range of $151,000 to $185,000 annual. 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 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