Hiring: Associate Structural Engineer Company: Buro Happold Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:00:00 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid About the job Experience: •10+ years of significant experience leading structural engineering projects or teams across a variety of sectors •Demonstrated capacity to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff •Confident, proactive character, with a track record of taking the lead •Demonstrated success in client relationship management and project delivery •Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements Required Skills: •Set a strong example of client care and general consultancy and support the regional team to do the same. •Represent Buro Happold at design team meetings, both internally and externally, providing project leadership and taking responsibility for sustained and productive client relationships across the region. •Represent Buro Happold on site for a large-scale construction project in New York City. Work will include conducting site observations, participating in site meetings and responding directly to contractor queries in the field. •Lead the analysis and design of structural systems for a wide range of building types in accordance with applicable building codes •Manage and mentor engineering and drafting staff whilst overseeing the preparation of contract documents, including drawings and specifications. •Participate in project technical/quality reviews •Develop the reputation of Buro Happold structural engineering as the best in class across a range of size and project types in region. •Represent Buro Happold externally by engaging in local industry groups or events that align with the NY Structures team’s goals. Qualifications: •Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays •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 range of 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? •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. Compensation: •$115,000 - $150,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!