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Buro Happold · 1 day ago

Facade Intern - Los Angeles (Summer 2026)

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22/hr - $32/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Facades Intern to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in Los Angeles. The role involves utilizing advanced analysis programs for building envelope physics, undertaking engineering façades calculations, and producing details and drawings using CAD software.

ConstructionSmart Building

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques to understand building envelope physics and façade design

Undertake engineering façades calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete

Produce details and drawings using multiple 2D and 3D CAD and graphics software packages

Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, and structural performance

Participate in site visits to projects and prepare site observation reports

Qualification

3D modeling skillsFaçade engineeringBuilding envelope physicsFaçade materials knowledgeSketching skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related science discipline

Interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering

Good sketching skills

Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner

Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

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

Internship experience in façade or engineering beneficial

Benefits

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

Company

Buro Happold

Glassdoor4.0

Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

Founded in 1976

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, GBR

1001-5000 employees

http://www.burohappold.com

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