Facades Intern - New York - Summer 2027

Buro Happold; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global network of experts

Learning opportunities

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated Facades Intern to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. You’ll work with industry leaders, gaining hands-on experience on projects shaping communities and addressing climate change.

Join a collaborative team and develop skills in façade design, building science, and cross-disciplinary collaboration while exploring a global network of experts and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Coursework in façade materials and assemblies, façade engineering, building envelope physics, and/or thermal modeling is beneficial.
• 3D modeling with Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, SketchUp, AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced analysis programs to understand building enclosure physics and façade design.
• Undertake engineering calculations with materials like structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete.
• Produce details and drawings using 2D and 3D CAD and graphics software.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary projects focusing on façade design and sustainability.
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and submittals for air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, and structural performance.
• Participate in site visits and prepare site observation reports.

Skills

3D modeling

Rhino

Revit

Grasshopper

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Architectural Engineering/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

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

As a Facades 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 Facade 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.

As a Facade Intern, you will work with some of the brightest minds inthe industry, contributing to unique and innovative projects that inspire awe, transformcommunitiesand help to combat climate change.

Your key duties

• Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques to understand building enclosure physics and façade design
• Undertakeengineering calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete
• Produce details and drawings using multiple 2D and 3D CAD and graphics software packages
• Engage in a cross-disciplinary project focusing on the intersection of façade design and sustainability
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, and structural performance
• Participate in site visits to projects and prepare site observation reports.

Your Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing aBachelor ’s or Master’s degree in Architecture , Architectural Engineering, StructuralEngineeringor a related science discipline
• Coursework infaçade materials and assemblies,façade engineering, building envelope physics, and/or thermal modeling skills beneficial
• 3D modeling skills (Rhino,Revit,Grasshopper, SketchUp,AutoCAD, etc ) preferred
• Interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering
• Good sketching skills
• Internship experience infaçadeor engineering beneficial
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if theydon’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

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.