Buro Happold · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expBuro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their hybrid team in Washington, DC. The role involves leading design for mechanical engineering across a portfolio of innovative projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating closely with clients and team members.
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Responsibilities
Undertake detailed mechanical engineering design
Act as the mechanical lead on a portfolio of projects
Production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules etc. on a variety of projects
Work competently on an independent basis
Ensure service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget
Plan and manage REVIT documentation of design work
Mentor and assist Graduate Engineers
Prepare technical specifications, review and sign-off on calculations and prepare construction documents
Work closely with clients, architects, other Buro Happold Engineers, and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team
Communicate directly with Clients
Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers (including verification of quality)
Take responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions
Carry out design reviews prior to the issue of technical documentation
Monitor financial performance of projects
Under guidance of senior staff, represent Buro Happold at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers
Set up and manage job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure (adjusting these as necessary)
Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and 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 the relevant building codes for the relevant state etc
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and HVAC experience
Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently
Broad Mechanical Engineering and Environmental design knowledge, from working on a wide range of US and international projects
Ideally sector experience in Cultural projects, Labs, Commercial and Higher Education
Experience using Revit, BIM360, and Navisworks
Experience using Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Relevant bachelor or master degree
Preferred
PE preferred, but not necessary
Benefits
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
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
Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
1001-5000 employees
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