Graduate Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - DC (Summer 2026)

Overview

Assist in designing, documenting, and coordinating plumbing and fire protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• field survey
• standards
• construction drawings
• plumbing design
• engineering calculations
• coordination

Tasks

-Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions and observe progress during construction. -Help develop discipline specific standards and specifications. -Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard and quality within agreed deadlines and budget. -Assist in client meetings and value engineering sessions. -Contribute to quality assurance and constructability reviews. -Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering teams. -Prepare construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration. -Support the development of plumbing and fire protection system designs under the guidance of senior engineers. -Perform calculations using standard engineering software and tools.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• revit
• autocad
• bim
• thermodynamics
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Coursework in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics. -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering. -Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. -Proficiency with BIM modelling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD. -Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner. -Awareness of building, plumbing and fire codes, (IPC, NFPA). -Internship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environment and sustainable design.

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Benefits

-Annual discretionary bonus -Salary range of $77,000 to $80,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience -Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives -Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities -Generous benefits package -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

About Buro Happold

- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects. - serves a diverse range of sectors. - projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings. - recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. - portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail. - innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies. - delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

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