Graduate Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid

Buro Happold; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

License and renewal reimbursements

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to contribute to sustainable building solutions in Boston. You will gain hands-on experience while working on innovative projects with senior engineers.

The role emphasizes coordinated design, BIM modeling, and collaboration across architectural, structural, and MEP teams. Hybrid work options and a supportive environment help develop a strong foundation in building systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering.
• Coursework in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Awareness of building, plumbing and fire codes (IPC, NFPA).
• Proficiency with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, documentation, and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for various building types.
• Prepare construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration.
• Perform calculations using standard engineering software and tools.
• Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions and observe progress during construction.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering teams.
• Assist in client meetings and value engineering sessions.
• Contribute to quality assurance and constructability reviews.
• Help develop discipline specific standards and specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Internship experience in engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a Graduate Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to contribute to sustainable building solutions in Boston. You will gain hands-on experience while working on innovative projects with senior engineers.

The role emphasizes coordinated design, BIM modeling, and collaboration across architectural, structural, and MEP teams. Hybrid work options and a supportive environment help develop a strong foundation in building systems engineering.