Building Physicist Intern - New York, Los Angeles, San Diego or Boston - Summer 2027

Buro Happold; San Diego (CA); Híbrido; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Summer hours

Global network

Learning opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Descripción de la vacante

Buro Happold, a leader in sustainable engineering, is seeking a Building Physicist Intern to join our analytics team in a hybrid role. You will contribute to innovative, data-driven design and environmental analyses across high-profile projects.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers exposure to computational design tools, CFD coursework, and real-world problem solving, with opportunities to impact space performance and

Formación

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or design.
• Knowledge of building physics and passive design.
• Coursework in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Ansys, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Use computational design tools to solve complex inter-connected design problems.
• Assist with the development of new tools to optimize our work.
• Undertake analyses including thermal comfort and daylighting.
• Pioneer ideas and showcase consulting expertise to clients and collaborators.

Conocimientos

Building physics

Passive design

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Design studies

Herramientas

Rhino

Grasshopper

Ansys

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

Descripción del empleo

Do you want to use advanced analytics tools to help shape the future of the spaces where people live, work and visit?

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Building Physicist Intern to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

As a Building Physicist Intern, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities, advance sustainability, and support the global effort to address climate change.

Learn more about Analytics Engineering at Buro Happold

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 moreequitableworld. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you,it’llbe anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations.

Buro Happold’s Analytics service is a unique data driven and people centered capability that empowers clients to optimize the design and operations of their facilities. We combine the power of interactive data analytics, predictive modeling and real-time optioneering to maximize outcomes such as space utilization, operational efficiency and visitor experience.

Your key duties

• Use computational design tools to solve complex inter-connected design problems


• Assist with the development of new tools to optimize our work


• Undertake various environmental modeling analyses, including thermal comfort and daylighting


• Pioneer ideas and showcase industry-leading consulting expertise to prominent clients and collaborators

Your Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or design


• Knowledge of building physics and passive design


• Coursework in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)


• Experience using Rhino, Grasshopper, Ansys, STAR-CCM+, OpenFoam beneficial


• Interest in analytics and design


• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner


• Internship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environment


• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner


• Eagerness to learnand work as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements

Whatweoffer

• Hourly rate of $24 to $34 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location


• Hybrid working & summer hours


• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives


• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities


• Connect with colleagues and build your network through our Employee Resource Groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, Wellness Committee, and Black at Buro Happold

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

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A place for everyone

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 [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.