Graduate Structural Engineer - Chicago - Summer 2027

Buro Happold Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

4 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

License reimbursement & renewals

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited invites applications for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our team in Chicago. You will work with experienced engineers on projects from concept through completion, gaining hands-on exposure to structural analysis, design calculations, and documentation.

We value collaborative, curious minds pursuing sustainable design and carbon-conscious engineering. This role offers a generous benefits package, a hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in structural, civil, or architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures.
• Coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design and advanced reinforced concrete design.
• Structural project design experience via internship and/or coursework projects (prior engineering internship experience is preferred).
• Familiarity with Revit and 3D modeling (Rhino, SketchUp).
• Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#).
• Demonstrated interest in the built environment and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the progression and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Perform detailed structural analysis, design, and calculations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary project meetings.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Support structural embodied carbon assessments and sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to site visits and help monitor construction progress.

Skills

Structural analysis

Sustainable design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Master’s degree in structural, civil, or architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Python

C#

Job description

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

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptionalFrom 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 key duties

• Contribute to the progression and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept to completion
• Perform detailed structural analysis, design, and calculations
• Participate in interdisciplinary project meetings
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation
• Support structural embodied carbon assessments and sustainability initiatives
• Contribute to site visits and help monitor construction progress

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree in structural, civil, or architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures
• Relevant coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design and advanced reinforced concrete design
• Structural project design experience via prior internship and/or coursework projects (prior engineering internship experience is preferred)
• Familiarity with Revit and 3D modeling (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.)
• Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and open-source coding projects is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in the built environment and sustainable design
• 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 you

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

Learn more about our office locations

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.