Senior Energy Engineer (International Projects)

at  BuroHappold Engineering

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

• A very good understand and experience in energy masterplanning (concept to detail design), preferably with a focus on delivering projects within the GCC region.
• Experience in large scale renewable power system and HV transmission network design as well as thermal district energy plants and network design
• Able to develop concise and engaging reporting material and technical drawings (i.e. layout and P&ID’s) using AutoCAD and / or 3D modelling software.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement (including utilities) and being in a client facing role as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Able to lead and provide technical guidance to dedicated project teams to deliver project scope including the sizing, design, operation and implementation of renewable technologies and district energy systems.
• Able to identify and justify appropriate systems through robust optioneering analysis and ability to undertake research and evaluation of new and emerging technologies, policies and services in the energy sector.
• Ability to communicate detailed design and technical subjects to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Have an understanding of the wider engineering disciplines involved in master planning delivery and able to collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Degree educated, preferably in a related discipline e.g. mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, energy, physics or environment with or working towards to professional registration such as CIBSE, EI, IMech and IET.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience in undertaking techno-economic appraisal of energy systems
• Experience in engaging and working with regulatory authorities within the GCC region (i.e. SEC)
• Experience in managing project teams of 5+ people
• Ability to use GIS, EnergyPRO (or similar) or Powerfactoy (or similar)
• Experience in Seawater cooling designs and/or 5th generation thermal network solutions
• Experience in client or owner’s engineer roles overseeing construction and delivery of district energy projects
• Ability to undertake research and evaluation of new technologies, policies and services in the energy sector.

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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application

The role will involve hybrid working and occasional travel overseas with flexibility to be based out of any of our UK offices.
Type of contract
Permanent
Grade
Senior
Area of Expertise
Cities
Region
UK
Office / Project Location
Manchester, London, Leeds, Bath, Edinburgh
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8532