About the role#
Buro Happold is hiring an Urban Development Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid position based in either New York or Los Angeles. You will work within our Advisory department alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, planners, and sustainability consultants.
What you'll do#
- Analyze energy, carbon, water, and waste data to identify resource reduction opportunities and predict outcomes.
- Contribute to strategic planning projects, such as climate action, resilience, and sustainability plans.
- Investigate site strategies for civil infrastructure, stormwater, utilities, and mobility.
- Evaluate the feasibility of renewable energy, research new technologies, and identify potential funding or incentives.
- Create technical reports, memos, maps, graphics, and client presentations.
- Develop data visualization materials and web-based dashboards to communicate findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in environmental sciences, urban planning or policy, civil or energy engineering, transportation planning, or a related field.
- Interest in sustainable development and the built environment.
- Ability to explain technical ideas clearly and work well in a team.
- Experience with design tools like Revit, Rhino, GIS, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D is encouraged.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
- Prior internship or co-op experience at a sustainability or engineering firm is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This role is paid and 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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