Electrical Intern - Chicago - Summer 2027

Buro Happold Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Summer hours

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking an Electrical Intern to join our Chicago office, gaining hands-on experience on innovative and sustainable engineering projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, use Revit and BIM tools, and contribute to powering the built environment while learning from leading engineers.

The role offers hybrid work, a competitive hourly rate, and opportunities for development within our global network.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Coursework in electrical power systems design, control systems, and/or building systems design.
• Interest in electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems.
• Familiarity with BIM tools and building services design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports using Revit.
• Analyze load to determine system sizing and assign circuitry for power and lighting.
• Perform electrical building services design and calculations with Design Master and SKM.
• Adopt new technologies to improve performance and sustainability.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Power systems design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Start designing tomorrow’s future!Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Electrical Intern to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

As an Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering at Buro Happold

Here at Buro Happold, expect theexceptional.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.

Your key duties

• Using Revit, prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports
• Analyzeload todeterminesystem sizing, and assign circuitry for power and lighting devices
• Undertake electrical engineering building services design and calculations (using software and knowledge to verify robust calculations such as Design Master and SKM)
• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability

Your skills and experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• Coursework in electrical power systems design, control systems, and/or building systems design
• Interest in the electrical engineering industry with an emphasis on the power side of the discipline
• Academic research, coursework, or other experience with alternative energy systems and other technologies new to the construction industry preferred
• Familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD
• 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

What we offer

• 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

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.

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