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Buro Happold · 1 day ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Buro Happold is seeking a visionary Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Environments Group. The Principal Engineer will provide technical expertise and leadership, mentor colleagues, and oversee project deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes.

ConstructionSmart Building

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional leadership for project teams as well as the broader group, driving successful outcomes and ensuring project objectives are achieved

Mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and meaningful delegation within the team

Work closely with clients, architects, and other team members as part of a dedicated and skilled group, collaborating to deliver world-class solutions

Oversee the production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, site observation reports, schedules, and other project deliverables to ensure the highest quality standards

Take ownership of building and sustaining productive client relationships, proactively addressing client needs and ensuring overall client satisfaction

Direct multiple projects across the group, ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions while ensuring financial success

Continually maintain and develop the highest standards of technical quality, staying at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices

Ensure engineering practices, policies, and services align with the client's best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes

Actively contribute to delivering profitable projects, monitoring financial performance, resourcing, and expenditure

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering designHVAC systemsBuilding codesProfessional Engineer (P.E.)LEED AP accreditationRevitCFD softwareEnergy modeling softwareBusiness developmentProject managementCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Possess 15+ years of extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering design within the building services and construction industry

Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of building codes and mechanical design principles

Proven track record of successful project delivery in various sectors and regions

Possess excellent technical knowledge of HVAC systems, and good technical knowledge of other MEP building systems, with an ability to investigate and provide effective solutions to technical challenges

Adept at high-performance building design using electrified design solutions for both adaptive reuse and new building projects, with the ability to define the impact design solutions have on a building's carbon footprint and a project's commercial viability

Be a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or hold equivalent professional certification

Familiarity with industry-standard software like Revit for detailed design drawings and computational analysis tools, such as CFD and energy modeling software, to develop innovative and energy-efficient solutions

Proven experience in a leadership capacity within an MEP Engineering Consultancy or related field

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and deadlines while ensuring client satisfaction

A self-starter with a founder's mentality with the ability to work independently, combined with the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team-based organization

Expertise in mentoring and coaching junior engineers to foster growth and development within the team

Preferred

LEED AP accreditation is preferred, reflecting a commitment to sustainable design practices

Proven success in business development, client acquisition, and maintaining long-term client relationships is an advantage

Benefits

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 exam fees

Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives

Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities

Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

Company

Buro Happold

Glassdoor4.0

Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

Founded in 1976

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, GBR

1001-5000 employees

http://www.burohappold.com

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