Associate Principal Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - Aviation

Associate Principal Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer – Aviation Start designing tomorrow’s future!

We are looking for a talented and experienced Associate Principal Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join our hybrid team in Washington, DC.The Associate Principal Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer will provide technical and project leadership across complex projects, with a particular focus on the aviation sector. You will work closely with clients, architects, other Buro Happold Engineers, and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading project delivery, managing scope, budgets, schedules and resources, and strengthening client relationships while supporting business development opportunities.

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.

• Provide technical and project leadership on complex aviation projects.
• Communicate directly with clients and develop strong, lasting client relationships.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Organize technical and financial proposals for new work and contribute to business development activities.
• Manage the workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians, including verification of quality.
• Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detailed design and prepare technical specifications.
• Monitor the financial performance of jobs.
• Set up and manage job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing and expenditure, adjusting these as necessary.
• Apply a strong understanding of FAA requirements, airport operational constraints, and aviation industry best practices throughout project delivery.
• 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.

• 12+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering
• 10+ years of aviation experience.
• Extensive experience in plumbing and fire protection engineering and project delivery.
• 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.
• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• Experience using Revit, HydroCAD, and/or HASS preferred.
• Broad design knowledge, with experience working across a range of US and international projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Confident, proactive character with the ability to lead in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with internal teams and external clients.
• Corporate membership in a relevant institution.
• Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to work independently.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

• 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…