Start designing tomorrow’s future!
If you have an interest in the built environment, policy and planning, ESG and sustainability, economics and revitalization, infrastructure and resilience, and/or climate action and decarbonization strategies and want to work with some of the world’s most innovative clients, Buro Happold has the perfect role for you. Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Advisory Intern to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in New York.
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
As an intern on our advisory team, you will be technically and creatively challenged on projects that include design support and innovation, strategy and policy development, high-performance strategies, materials research, energy, carbon, water and waste analysis and modelling, etc. From helping shape cities, to adapting infrastructure to deal with climate emergencies, a career at Buro Happold presents the chance to make a difference.
- Evaluate resource consumption for sites and buildings across energy, water, and waste as well as evaluating GHG emissions and study opportunities to reduce impact and consumption
- Research sustainability and urban design strategies, best practices and benchmarks, policy advancements, and other topics
- Support building projects pursuing certification using a wide variety of building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon, LBC, etc. or clients developing ESG strategies
- Help investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology, enhanced user experience
- Assess renewable energy production feasibility and research viable technologies and available funding and incentive opportunities.
- Create client PowerPoint presentations, memos, reports, graphics, and presentations
Your skills and experience
- A passion for sustainability
- Experience using Revit, GIS, AutoCAD, or other design tools
- Graphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- Proven interest in the built environment
- 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 Advisory 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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