Senior Electrical Energy Engineer
Got a flair for the complex? Buro Happold's Energy Consulting team are looking for a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer to join our vibrant and friendly team based in Bengaluru.
At Buro Happold, we’re passionate about creating a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable built environment. Our Energy team sits at the heart of this mission, helping clients navigate the transition to low‑carbon systems, optimise energy infrastructure, and deliver innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. Our electrical discipline area is integral to our offers as we see an increasing need to electrify our systems.
We are now looking for a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of energy systems.
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:
As a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of electrical infrastructure projects, supporting clients through the full project lifecycle. You will act as a technical lead, project manager, and trusted advisor, helping shape solutions that integrate engineering excellence with commercial and environmental insight.
This role is significant in working with colleagues both within the energy team and other discipline areas. The successful candidate will find themselves in a position of responsibility working directly with senior team members and mentoring junior engineers. They will be contributing directly into the technical strategy and leading design activities on a varied and exciting portfolio of projects.
Contribute to live projects from the start and have responsibilities and deadlines; advise clients, other engineers, architects and urban planners on holistic solutions
Specific projects are likely to include district energy projects and masterplan development including Energy Centre design, load calculations, conventional and renewable technologies and energy policy
Work alongside experienced engineering colleagues and attend client meetings
Make an impact and manage your workload
Undertake testing, reporting and presentations to develop design concepts. Think 'outside the box' to demonstrate creativity and diversity when approaching engineering problems to arrive at workable solutions
Engage in Energy team activities so you feel ownership for its success; being at the centre of our online presence and technical development.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the design and development of medium‑voltage (MV) electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution networks with high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) interfacing.
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Deliver substation design from RIBA Stages 1–3
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Undertake feasibility studies, optioneering, and business case development for electrical infrastructure and energy systems.
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Liaise with DNOs/IDNOs and navigating regulatory and technical requirements.
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Develop and review private wire network designs, including load demand assessments, network architecture and network operation philosophies.
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Provide technical leadership on power systems studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination studies) using industry‑standard tools such as DIgSILENT Power Factory and ETAP.
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Act as a client‑facing lead, presenting technical findings, managing expectations, and building long‑term relationships.
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Producing accurate, professional written reports clearly communicating our work to clients and stakeholders.
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Ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed of design progress and any risks are consulted with project leader/project director.
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Supporting the Energy leadership in client and design team relationships.
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Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and programme compliance.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across energy, sustainability, buildings, and infrastructure.
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Contributing to techno-economic modelling.
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Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
Your skills and experience
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Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered or working toward Chartership.
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Ideally be in the range of 6-12 years’ experience range
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Strong experience in medium‑voltage distribution, substation design, and electrical infrastructure planning.
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Demonstrable experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 1-3
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Familiarity with DNO/IDNO processes, grid connection requirements, and relevant UK standards.
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Experience with private wire networks, campus energy systems, distribution network electrical infrastructure.
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Experience with power systems analysis software (eg. ETAP, DIgSILENT, SKM).
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Strong communication skills and confidence in client‑facing roles.
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Ability to lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and manage budgets and programmes.
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Strong numerical analysis and modelling skills
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Ability to apply a systematic approach to complex problems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues.
Desirable skills
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Knowledge of the UK energy sector
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Experience in developing detailed feasibility studies for energy systems at different scales
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Experience with protection studies, load
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Familiarity with relevant ENA, IEEE, BS EN, IEC, and network operator standards.
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Understanding of electrical connection strategies.
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Technical awareness of low carbon technologies
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A clear understanding of the interface requirements of electrical systems in low carbon system design e.g., storage, renewables, low carbon heating, demand side response, electric vehicles and energy efficiency
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Revit and/or AutoCAD conversant
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Participation in HAZOP and/or HAZID studies
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Commercial experience in evaluating project design costs
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Experience in techno-economic modelling of energy systems for feasibility studies/options appraisals
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Knowledge of electro-mechanical system interfaces and digital operating systems
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Experience in client or owner’s engineer roles
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Experience of utility providers systems and applications process.
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RIBA Stage 4+ experience
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Excellent graphic design and presentational skills.
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Ability to contribute to project fee proposals and bids working with senior team members on strategy
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Be open to serving as Line Manager to junior staff members, providing pastoral support, career guidance, and day-to-day mentoring.
What we offer you
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
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Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
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Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
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A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
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Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
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A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
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Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
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Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
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Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
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An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
Join us to find out what you’re capable of.
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A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an 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 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 [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
