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Acoustic Intern- New York City (Summer 2025)

Start designing tomorrow’s future! 

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Acoustic Intern to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in New York City

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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 

Buro Happold’s performance acoustics specialists help sculpt spaces to realize acoustical excellence. We start with the artistic vision and apply our technical expertise to bring it to life. We have unique in-house approaches, such as software tools that allow us to prototype venues in real time. Using this, we can change the layout, volume, shape and configuration of a performance space to show – instantly – the impact on acoustic performance. This role offers you the opportunity to: 

  • Work on projects of many different types, in locations around the world 
  • Create acoustic models for different types of spaces 
  • Perform acoustic measurements and tests in the field 
  • Participate in design workshops 
  • Prepare technical documents with design information 
  • Experience firsthand how acoustic engineers approach and work on projects
  • Be part of a firm that values innovation and sustainability. Help shape the future of the spaces that you live in, work in and visit 
  • See the cutting-edge technology and approaches that an industry-leading international multi-discipline firm uses 


Your skills and experience

  • Relevant coursework in acoustical engineering, building physics, or architecture 
  • Experience using CATT Acoustic, Odeon, CadnA beneficial 
  • Knowledge of acoustical measurement techniques beneficial 
  • Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner 
  • Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team


Learn more about Acoustics at Buro Happold 


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What we offer 

  • Hourly rate of $22 to $32 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
  • Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups 


Ready for something a little less ordinary? 

Apply now to start your career journey with us. 

 


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 marginalized 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.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.  


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