Overview
Associate Electrical Energy Engineer role at Buro Happold. The Energy Consulting team is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our vibrant and friendly team. The role will be a mix of hybrid working and can be based in London, Bath, Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh.
The Energy team specialises in energy system policy, planning, design and delivery at individual scheme, campus, city and regional scales, from concept strategy through to detailed design and delivery, including energy and power systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, smart grid architecture development and systems design. Our clients include national, regional and local government, campus and private network owner operators and utilities. The team contains over 50 engineers, scientists, geographers and commercialisation consultants and works across the project lifecycle from national scale analytics to detailed design of district energy and smart grid installations.
We are looking for an Associate level Electrical Engineer to help deliver growth in smart energy and power systems integrated solutions. This includes developing client solutions in renewable energy, low carbon heating, microgrids, energy storage, digital energy and electric transportation. You’ll be client-facing as well as coordinating and delivering a range of engineering consulting offerings.
Responsibilities
* Provision of electrical engineering support and supervisory services to the Energy team and wider Buro Happold organisation
* Portfolio management of projects covering masterplanning, local area energy planning, smart energy, e-mobility and renewable energy integration
* Capability development including overseeing the development of tools, models and analytical approaches
* Communications and marketing strategy support including developing material and identifying opportunities
* Collaboration and integration with other Buro Happold teams (e.g. MEP, Digital, Sustainability) to develop new offerings
What we are looking for: Skills & Experience
Essential
* Degree level, or equivalent, in electrical/power systems engineering or related discipline
* Demonstrable expertise in electrical system design typically in medium voltage (MV) levels with low voltage (LV) interfacing
* Understanding of interface requirements of electrical systems in low carbon design (storage, renewables, low carbon heating, demand side response, electric vehicles, energy efficiency)
* Ability to apply a systems approach to complex problems in energy and built environments
* Ability to manage oneself across multiple projects including project and programme management
* Experience in client-facing roles with developing client propositions and variations
* Strong numerical analysis and modelling skills
* Experience liaising with third-party and internal stakeholders, including leading workshops
* Familiar with network modelling and energy system modelling techniques
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable
* Commercial knowledge of energy system operations
* Bid lead experience
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects across heat, power, gas and other utilities
What We Offer
* Hybrid working
* 10% Car Allowance
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements
* Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
* Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Learning and development programme to support career growth
* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
* Wellbeing support including employee assistance programme
* Opportunity to support local communities through SOS (Share Our Skills) programme
* Inclusive environment with social and mentoring opportunities
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values flexible working patterns and welcomes applications from those seeking balance. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. If you need adjustments to the application process, contact recruitment@burohappold.com.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Construction
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