About the role#
Buro Happold is looking for an Electrical Intern to join the team in Boston for Summer 2027. This is a full-time, paid position that offers a hybrid work schedule. You will work alongside engineers to develop energy-efficient buildings and contribute to projects focused on sustainability.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop creative, energy-efficient building designs.
- Use Revit to prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
- Analyze loads to determine system sizing and assign circuitry for power and lighting devices.
- Perform electrical engineering design and calculations using tools like Design Master and SKM.
- Explore new technologies to improve building performance and sustainability.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
- Coursework in electrical power systems design, control systems, or building systems design.
- An interest in the electrical engineering industry, specifically on the power side.
- Familiarity with BIM software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
- Eagerness to learn and work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Academic research or coursework involving alternative energy systems is preferred.
- Previous internship experience at an engineering firm is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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