Associate Mechanical Engineer - Aviation

Associate Mechanical Engineer – Aviation Start designing tomorrow’s future!

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our hybrid team in New York City or Pittsburgh, PA.The Associate Mechanical Engineer will lead the design of mechanical systems and manage a team to deliver high-quality solutions, with a particular focus on aviation projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, other Buro Happold Engineers, and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team.

Duties include the production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules, etc. on a variety of projects.

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

Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations.

As an Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to serve as a primary mechanical discipline lead on medium to large aviation projects, providing technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.

Your key duties

As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely to include:

Serve as the primary mechanical discipline lead on medium to large aviation projects.

Lead the design and technical specifications of mechanical and HVAC systems, ensuring quality output.

Manage project resources, client relationships, and deliver high-quality solutions.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and technically sound solutions.

Guide graduates and other junior engineers through their professional development.

Communicate directly with clients and maintain strong client relationships.

Actively contribute ideas and innovative solutions across various projects.

Ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes.

Your skills and experience8+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and HVAC.
5+ years of experience working on airport/aviation projects.

Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary mechanical discipline lead on medium to large aviation projects.

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 accreditation preferred.

Experience using Revit and computational analysis tools.

Additional sector experience in Transportation, Cultural Projects, Labs, Commercial, and Higher Education is beneficial.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

What we offer

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (4 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

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