About the role#
Buro Happold is hiring a Plumbing & Fire Protection Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, hybrid position based in Boston, Massachusetts. You will work within the BEnv Public Health department to support engineering teams on building projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist senior engineers with the design of plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Create Revit/BIM models for construction drawings, covering phases from schematic design through construction administration.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on various projects.
- Visit project sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Maintain high standards of quality for all 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/dynamics.
- Experience with BIM modeling software, including Revit and AutoCAD.
- An interest in the built environment and sustainable design practices.
- Ability to explain technical ideas clearly.
- A desire to learn and work within a team.
- Previous internship experience at an engineering firm is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, MA.
- Duration: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Hourly rate of $24 to $34, based on education level and location.
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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