Associate Principal Electrical Engineer - Aviation

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We are looking for a talented and experienced Associate Principal Electrical Engineer to join our hybrid team in New York City or Pittsburgh, PA

As an Associate Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with clients, architects and other Buro Happold Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team. With a particular focus on the aviation sector, you will provide technical and project leadership across complex aviation projects while strengthening client relationships and contributing to business development.

Duties include the production and oversight of 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 necessary electrical permit approvals from Plan Check.

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.

• As a key part of the team, your responsibilities and input with projects are likely to be varied but will include the requirement to:
• Provide technical and project leadership on complex aviation projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development opportunities within the aviation sector.
• Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and ensure the objectives of the client are achieved.
• Continually ensure practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client’s best interests and that Buro Happold policy is in keeping with current legislation and relevant building codes.
• Maintain an overview of the project team’s workload and commitments to successfully meet deadlines and balance resource utilization.
• Actively contribute toward delivering profitable projects in the context of project finances.
• Monitor the financial performance of jobs, including setting up and managing job/project administrative systems and planning and monitoring job resourcing and expenditure.
• Apply a strong understanding of FAA requirements, airport operational constraints, and aviation industry best practices throughout project planning and delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while maintaining high standards of technical quality.

As an experienced Associate Principal Electrical Engineer, it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate:

• 12+ years of electrical engineering design experience in the building services and construction industry.
• 10+ years of aviation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Strong understanding of FAA requirements, airport operational constraints, and industry best practices.
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, listening and presentation skills.
• Extensive leadership experience within an MEP Engineering Consultancy.
• Strong track record of successful project delivery.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes.
• Broad electrical design knowledge gained through working on a wide range of…