Associate Structural Engineer

Overview

Start designing tomorrow’s future! Buro Happold is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to represent the New York team and support the U.S. structural team in winning and delivering technical solutions.

• Participate in the development and championing of the team’s strategy and plans to achieve business targets and brand goals while supporting overall long‑term strategy and growth.
• Bring exceptional technical leadership, support and mentoring to the wider team with a dynamic and determined commitment to project delivery and commercial performance.
• Develop the reputation of Buro Happold structural engineering as best in class across a range of project types and sizes in the region.
• 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 consultancy support; support the regional team to do the same.
• Represent Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally, providing project leadership and maintaining sustained and productive client relationships across the region.
• Participate in project technical/quality reviews of specifications, reports, and drawings.
• Manage relationships with internal and external clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Utilise opportunities to further work, win new commissions and grow the team.
• Represent Buro Happold externally by engaging in local industry groups or events aligned with the NY Structures team’s goals.

• 10+ years of significant experience leading structural and multi-disciplinary projects or teams across a variety of sectors.
• Master’s Degree.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE).
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff.
• Confident, proactive character with a track record of taking the lead.
• Proven track record of client relationship management and project delivery.
• Strong interest in work-winning.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

• Salary range: $115,000 - $150,000 (determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience).
• Generous benefits package.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) 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 a wide range of learning and development opportunities.