Structural Intern: Sustainable Design & Impact

Buro Happold; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated Structural Intern for New York to support our structural engineering team on innovative projects.

You will assist in concept-to-completion studies, perform supervised analysis and calculations, prepare drawings, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to a global network of experts, and a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with climate-conscious design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in structural/civil/architectural engineering.
• Courses in structural analysis and advanced steel design.
• Proficiency with Revit and 3D modeling preferred.
• 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 analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Revit

3D modeling

Sustainability mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in structural, civil or architectural engineering

Coursework in structural analysis and advanced steel design

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated Structural Intern for New York to support our structural engineering team on innovative projects.

You will assist in concept-to-completion studies, perform supervised analysis and calculations, prepare drawings, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to a global network of experts, and a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with climate-conscious design.