About the role#
Buro Happold is looking for a Plumbing and Fire Protection Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship based in our New York office. You will work alongside senior engineers to support the design and development of plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of building projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist senior engineers with the design of plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Create and update Revit and BIM models for construction drawings, covering stages from schematic design through construction administration.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate project requirements.
- Visit project sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Maintain high standards for all service and project work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for mechanical, fire protection, civil, sanitary, environmental, or architectural engineering.
- Completed coursework in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics or dynamics.
- Familiarity with BIM modeling software, including Revit and AutoCAD.
- A clear interest in the built environment and sustainable design.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical ideas clearly.
- A willingness to learn and collaborate within a team.
- Previous internship experience at an engineering firm is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time 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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