Buro Happold · 14 hours ago
Graduate Facade Engineer- New York (Summer 2026)
Buro Happold is looking for a passionate Graduate Facade Engineer professional that can inspire and motivate at every level in our New York office. The role involves carrying out structural and thermal modeling, utilizing advanced analysis programs, and participating in site visits to ensure the performance of building enclosures.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
Company
Buro Happold
Buro Happold is an international, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
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