Associate Electrical Engineer
Company: Irongatetalent
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Note: This role could be based
in client's Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle
Office. Also, the candidate must have done electrical engineering
work in the state of CA. Job Summary As an Associate Electrical
Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical
knowledge of building services systems across a portfolio of
ground-breaking projects in the US and globally. Strong
communication skills and teamwork are essential to life at Buro
Happold and in turn, we can offer you unrivalled career, project,
and development opportunities. What would you be doing? As a key
part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely
to include: Work closely with clients, architects and other Buro
Happold Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated
and skilled team Produce coordinated detailed design drawings,
electronic models, specifications, written reports, site
observation reports, schedules etc. on a variety of projects within
the electrical discipline, as well as the coordination with utility
companies and obtaining the necessary electrical permit approvals
from Plan Check Organize technical and financial proposals for new
work Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and
Technicians (including verification of quality). Take
responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions
for detail design Prepare Technical Specifications Monitor
financial performance of jobs Keep senior staff informed of
important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives
of the client are achieved Mentor junior Electrical Engineers
Continually ensure practices, policies, strategy and services
represent the clients best interests and that Buro Happold policy
is in keeping with current legislation and the relevant building
codes for the relevant state etc Plan, organize and manage personal
workload in order to meet deadlines in line with client commitments
Proactively raise concerns regarding workload and ability to meet
deadlines Maintain an overview of the project teams workload and
commitments in order to successfully meet deadlines and balance
resource utilization Actively contribute towards delivering
profitable projects in the context of project finances Monitor
financial performance of jobs, with the setting up and managing of
job/project administrative systems, including planning and
monitoring job resourcing/expenditure (adjusting these as
necessary). What are we looking for? 8 years experience of
electrical engineering design in the building services and
construction industry Experience working on projects in the
following sectors is preferred: Higher Education, Museums,
Commercial, Transportation Hubs and/or Stadiums Relevant bachelor
or masters degree Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable LEED AP
accredited preferred Experience using Revit Familiarity using
computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and
lighting design software Ability to accept a high degree of
responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability
to work independently Excellent technical knowledge of electrical
systems; ability to investigate, identify and provide solutions to
technical problems Excellent client-facing and communication skills
(verbal and written), with experience presenting (you will often be
required to present solutions directly to 'c-suite' level
stakeholders) Experience in the preparation of technical reports
for delivery direct to a client audience Ability to problem solve
and propose multiple solutions to Clients and objectively summarize
the benefits and shortfalls of each In return Solve some of the
most interesting challenges on world-class projects in
collaboration with top architects Work within a truly
multidisciplinary environment, capitalizing on Buro Happolds
extensive knowledge base in CFD, building physics, micro-climate
analysis, climate change mitigation and energy master planning to
inform truly environmentally responsive MEP designs Advance your
career within a forward-thinking, global community of engineering
professionals Have a positive impact on the environment through
your work locally, nationally, and internationally What we offer:
Generous benefits package Annual discretionary bonus Generous PTO
(4-5 weeks depending on position) 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 Global network of experts Learning and development
opportunities Be a part of our Young Employees Forum and our
Diversity and Inclusion Forum
Keywords: Irongatetalent, Ventura , Associate Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Los Angeles, California
