About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Los Angeles. You will join the BEnv Mechanical team to assist with building services design and contribute to sustainable engineering projects. This role operates on a hybrid basis.
What you'll do#
- Assist with detailed HVAC engineering designs and calculations.
- Prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
- Use new technologies to improve project performance and sustainability.
- Work alongside architects, senior engineers, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure that all project work meets high standards of quality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical or Architectural Engineering. Students in Civil, Environmental, or Sanitary Engineering are also encouraged to apply.
- Completed coursework in mechanical or HVAC design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or thermodynamics.
- A clear interest in the built environment.
- Ability to explain technical ideas in an accessible way.
- A strong desire to learn and work within a team.
- Previous internship experience at an engineering firm is preferred.
- Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Buro Happold
Buro Happold is an international consultancy of engineers, designers, and advisers. Founded in 1976, the firm operates as a partnership from its headquarters in Bath, England. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company provides services across infrastructure, sustainability, and structural engineering for projects globally.
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