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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.\nQualifications:\nMust have:\n8+ years’ experience of electrical engineering design in the building services and construction industry\nExperience working on projects in the following sectors : Higher Education, Museums, Commercial, Transportation Hubs and/or Stadiums\nRelevant bachelor or master’s degree\nExperience using Revit\nFamiliarity using computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design software\nExcellent technical knowledge of electrical systems; ability to investigate, identify and provide solutions to technical problems\nExcellent 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)\nExperience in the preparation of technical reports for delivery 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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).\nWhat will make you successful?\n8+ years’ experience of electrical engineering design in the building services and construction industry\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) desirable\nLEED AP accredited.\nExperience working on projects in the following sectors : Higher Education, Museums, Commercial, Transportation Hubs and/or Stadiums\nRelevant bachelor or master’s degree\nExperience using Revit\nFamiliarity using computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design software\nFTC Firm’s Core Values\nStay Passionate – Our passion for our work shines through our stakeholder relationships\nEarn Trust – We are committed to building trust with all stakeholders as the key component to any growing relationship.\nKeep It Simple – We strive to simplify our processes so we can get to 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