Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Washington, DC - Summer 2027

Buro Happold; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working & summer hours

401k with company match

PTO 4 weeks + 10 holidays

License and exam fee reimbursement

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Washington, DC to work on innovative HVAC building services design, using Revit and AutoCAD, with a focus on sustainability. You will contribute to calculations, drawings, and reports while collaborating with senior engineers across disciplines.

The role supports learning in a multidisciplinary environment, with hybrid working hours and opportunities for professional development within a globally connected practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Familiarity with BIM modelling software (Revit/AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of HVAC load modelling software is a plus.
• Internship experience at engineering-related firm preferred; interest in built environment.
• Strong communication of ideas to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability.
• Perform detailed HVAC engineering building services design.
• Carry out HVAC calculations using industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical drawings, flow diagrams, schedules and reports.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with senior management.
• Ensure work is delivered to standard within deadlines and budget.

Skills

HVAC design

BIM modelling

Thermodynamics

Fluids dynamics

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Architectural Eng

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Start designing tomorrow’s future! Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, 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 Mechanical 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 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

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

• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability
• Perform detailed HVAC engineering building services design
• Carry out HVAC calculations using the latest industry-standard software
• Prepare technical drawings, flow diagrams, schedules, and reports
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams with senior management
• Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard within agreed deadlines and budget

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering preferred; however, candidates with related engineering degrees, such as Civil, Environmental, or Sanitary Engineering, are encouraged to apply
• Coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Familiarity with BIM modelling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of HVAC load modelling software a plus
• 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 learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements

What We Offer

• Salary range of $80,000 to $83,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• 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?

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.