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Buro Happold

Associate Electrical Energy Engineer

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Buro Happold
Innovative engineering consultancy providing creative solutions across various sectors globally.
Design and deliver smart energy, power and low‑carbon electrical systems for varied projects.
13d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
What you would be doing
design delivery
tool development
portfolio management
marketing support
team integration
electrical support
  • Detailed design up to RIBA stage 4 for buried networks, large scale heat pump based energy centres, building substations and production of drawings and specification documents for contractor tender packs
  • Capability development including overseeing the development of tools, models and analytical approaches
  • Portfolio management of a range of projects covering Masterplanning, local area energy planning, smart energy, e-mobility and renewable energy integration
  • Communications and marketing strategy support including developing material and identifying opportunities.
  • Collaboration and integration with other Buro Happold teams (e.g. MEP, Digital, Sustainability etc) to develop new offerings.
  • Provision of electrical engineering support and supervisory services to Energy team and wider Buro Happold organisation
What you bring
electrical degree
electrical design
network modelling
project management
numerical analysis
stakeholder liaison
  • Degree level, or equivalent, in electrical/power systems engineering or related discipline
  • Various low carbon frameworks; Scottish Government, Energy Systems Catapult, DESNZ, GLA.
  • Experience liaising with third party and internal stakeholders including organising and leading workshops.
  • Demonstrable expertise in electrical system design typically in medium voltage (MV) levels with low voltage (LV) interfacing
  • An understanding of the interface requirements of electrical systems in low carbon system design e.g., storage, renewables, low carbon heating, demand side response, electric vehicles and energy efficiency
  • Experience of working in client facing roles with experience of developing client propositions and variations
  • Heat zoning including the Advanced Zoning Pilot in Plymouth and several pilot studies
  • Ability to manage themselves effectively across multiple projects including project and programme management skills
  • Ability to apply systems approach to complex problems in the energy and built environment sectors
  • Strong numerical analysis and modelling skills
  • Bid lead experience
  • Experience of management of multi-disciplinary projects including multiple parties and skill sets across heat, power, gas and other utilities.
  • Commercial knowledge of energy system operations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate technical subjects to technical and non-technical audiences; confidence in presenting to external audiences.
  • Familiar with network modelling and energy system modelling techniques
Benefits
  • A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring
  • Hybrid working.
  • Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities
  • Enhanced parenthood leave policies
  • A strong commitment to continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
  • International masterplan schemes in Middle East, Europe and beyond
  • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements
  • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
  • An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme
  • 10% Car Allowance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
  • excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
  • serves a diverse range of sectors.
  • projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
  • recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
  • portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
  • innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
  • delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.
Culture + Values
  • We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
  • We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
  • We embrace diversity of thought and background.
  • We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
  • We encourage continuous learning and development.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
  • helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
  • offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
  • actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
  • integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
  • We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
  • To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.
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