Electrical Energy Engineer

Got a flair of the complex? Buro Happold's Energy Consulting team are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our vibrant and friendly team.

The role will be a mix of hybrid and working from either our London, Bath, Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh office.

Here at Buro Happold expect the exceptional

Our UK Energy team sits within Buro Happold Cities and contains over 50 engineers, scientists, geographers and commercialisation consultants. The team work throughout the project lifecycle from national scale spatial energy system analytics through to detail design of some of the most innovative district energy and smart grid installation. The team is split geographically across London, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh. The London office has over 20 energy team consultants with a great range of grades, professional backgrounds and expertise working on local, national and international projects.

Required Skills

• 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
• Skills including a track record of successful project delivery for a range of client types
• 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
• Ability to apply systems approach to complex problems in the energy and built environment sectors
• Ability to manage themselves effectively across multiple projects including project and programme management skills
• Experience of working in client facing roles.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and follow instruction from project leaders and project directors.
• Strong numerical analysis and modelling skills
• Experience liaising with third party and internal stakeholders including organising and leading workshops.
• Familiar with network modelling and energy system modelling techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate technical subjects to technical and non-technical audiences; confidence in presenting to external audiences.
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to remain calm when working to tight deadlines.
  
  
  

Desirable skills

• Project management for delivery of projects.
• An appetite to develop external relationships in the industry.
• Experience of utility providers systems and applications process.
  
  
  

What's in it for me?

The chance to take on a leadership role in a growing team, working alongside various environmental and engineering disciplines on some of the most significant projects in the UK.

Join us to find out what you’re really capable of.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.