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Associate Electrical Engineer

Buro Happold
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Electrical Engineer position at Buro Happold?

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Associate Electrical Engineer to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

The Associate Electrical Engineer will lead the design of electrical systems and manage a team to deliver high-quality solutions. You will work closely with clients, architects, other Buro Happold Engineers, and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team. Duties include the production of coordinated detailed design drawings, specifications, written reports, site observation reports, schedules etc. on a variety of projects.

Your key duties

  • Lead the design and technical specifications of electrical systems, ensuring quality output.
  • Manage project resources, client relationships, and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Guide graduates and other junior engineers through their professional development.
  • Communicate directly with clients and maintain client relationships.
  • Ensure practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s best interests and comply with current legislation and building codes.


Your Skills And Experience

  • 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior role within MEP for an architectural engineering consultancy.
  • Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable.
  • LEED AP accredited preferred.
  • Experience using Revit and computational analysis tools.
  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and propose multiple solutions to clients.


What We Offer

  • Salary range of $105,000 to $150,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
  • 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


Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how 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. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Salary : $105,000 - $150,000

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