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Graduate Facade Engineer- New York

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

Buro Happold is looking for a passionate Graduate Facade Engineer professional that can inspire and motivate at every level in our New York office! 

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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

Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations. 

Learn more about Facade Engineering at Buro Happold

Your key duties: To give you an idea of how this role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

  • Carry out structural, thermal and energy modelling of building enclosure details and systems
  • Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques to understand building envelope performance and façade design
  • Learn the principles of facade detailing and specifications.
  • Undertake engineering facades calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone and precast concrete
  • Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic and structural performance
  • Deliver work in a timely and technically competent manner
  • Participate in site visits to projects and prepare site observation reports


Your skills and experience

This role will require the following:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related science discipline
  • Coursework in façade materials and assemblies, façade engineering, building envelope physics, and/or thermal modeling skills beneficial
  • 3D modeling skills (Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc) preferred
  • Interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering
  • Good sketching skills
  • Internship experience in façade or engineering beneficial
  • Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
  • Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

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What we offer:

  • Salary range of $77,000 to $80,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
  • Generous benefits package
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Hybrid working & summer hours
  • Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
  • 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


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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 marginalised 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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