Structural Intern - Chicago - Summer 2027

Buro Happold Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Global network of experts

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated Structural Intern to join our Chicago team, working on innovative and sustainable engineering solutions from concept to completion. You will learn from leaders in the field while contributing to projects that shape communities and address climate change.

This role offers hybrid working, an hourly rate between $24 and $34, and exposure to a global network of experts. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain hands-on experience across design,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in structural, civil, or architectural engineering.
• Coursework in structural analysis and design.
• Interest in sustainable design and built environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Perform structural analysis, design tasks, and calculations under supervision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary project meetings and collaborate with design teams.
• Assist in preparing 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 engineering

Team collaboration

Hands-on learning

Sustainability mindset

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in structural/civil/architectural engineering

Pursuing Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

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

• Support the development and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept to completion
• Perform structural analysis, design tasks, and calculations under supervision
• Participate in interdisciplinary project meetings and collaborate with design teams
• Assist in preparing 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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural, civil or architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures
• Relevant coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design, advanced reinforced concrete design
• Revit and 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.) are a plus
• Demonstrated interest in the built environment and sustainable design
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

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

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.