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Saunders Staffing Agency

Associate Electrical Engineer

Saunders Staffing Agency, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


About the job Associate Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of building services systems 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 unrivaled career, project, and development opportunities.

What would you be doing?

As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely to include:Work closely with clients, architects, and other Buro Happold Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled teamProduce coordinated detailed design drawings, electronic models, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules, etc. on a variety of projects within the electrical discipline, as well as coordination with utility companies and obtaining the necessary electrical permit approvals from Plan CheckOrganize technical and financial proposals for new workManage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians (including verification of quality).Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detailed designPrepare Technical SpecificationsMonitor financial performance of jobsKeep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the client are achievedMentor junior Electrical EngineersContinually ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client's best interests and that Buro Happold policy is in keeping with current legislation and the relevant building codes for the relevant state, etcPlan, organized, and manage personal workload in order to meet deadlines in line with client commitmentsProactively raise concerns regarding workload and ability to meet deadlinesMaintain an overview of the project team workload and commitments in order to successfully meet deadlines and balance resource utilizationActively contribute towards delivering profitable projects in the context of project financesMonitor financial performance of jobs, with the setting up and managing of job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure (adjusting these as necessary).What are we looking for?

8+ years experience in electrical engineering design in the building services and construction industryExperience working on projects in the following sectors is preferred: Higher Education, Museums, Commercial, Transportation Hubs and/or StadiumsRelevant bachelor or master's degreeProfessional Engineer (P.E.) desirableLEED AP accredited preferredExperience using RevitFamiliarity using computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design softwareAbility to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independentlyExcellent technical knowledge of electrical systems; ability to investigate, identify, and provide solutions to technical problemsExcellent client-facing and communication skills (verbal and written), with experience presenting (you will often be required to present solutions directly to 'c-suite' level stakeholders)Experience in the preparation of technical reports for delivery directly to a client audienceAbility to problem solve and propose multiple solutions to Clients and objectively summarize the benefits and shortfalls of eachIn return

Solve some of the most interesting challenges on world-class projects in collaboration with top architectsWork within a truly multidisciplinary environment, capitalizing on Buro Happolds extensive knowledge base in CFD, building physics, micro-climate analysis, climate change mitigation, and energy master planning to inform truly environmentally responsive MEP designsAdvance your career within a forward-thinking, global community of engineering professionalsHave a positive impact on the environment through your work locally, nationally, and internationallyWhat we offer:

Generous benefits packageAnnual discretionary bonusGenerous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) in addition to 10 paid holidays401k with company matchHybrid working & summer hoursReimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam feesGlobal network of expertsLearning and development opportunitiesBe a part of our Young Employees Forum and our Diversity and Inclusion Forum