Mechanical Intern - Pittsburgh - Summer 2027

Buro Happold Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global network

Learning opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited invites applications for a Mechanical Intern position in Pittsburgh. You will learn HVAC design, collaborate with architects and engineers, and contribute to energy-efficient building projects that enhance aesthetics and functionality for occupants.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to a global network of experts, and opportunities for learning and development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering preferred; however, candidates pursuing related engineering degrees such as Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability

Skills

HVAC design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

BIM (Revit)

AutoCAD

Job description

Start designing tomorrow’s future! Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Mechanical Intern to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. As a Mechanical 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 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. As a Mechanical Intern, you will learn about HVAC systems and collaborate with architects and other engineers to develop creative, energy‑efficient buildings that provide aesthetics to their physical surroundings and utility to their occupants. In return, we'll help you meet your goals, respect your ideas, and foster your creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Your key duties

• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability
• Assist performing detailed HVAC engineering building services design and calculations
• Take part in the preparation of technical drawings, schedules, and reports
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with senior engineers
• Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard

Your skills and experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering preferred; however, candidates pursuing related engineering degrees such as Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering are encouraged to apply
• Coursework in mechanical/HVAC design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and/or thermodynamics
• Familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD, 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 the requirements

What we offer

Hourly rate of $21 to $31 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?

Learn more about our office locations. A place for everyone.

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 others 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 have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.