Mechanical Intern - Los Angeles (Summer 2026)

Overview

Assist in HVAC design and calculations, collaborating on energy-efficient building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• hvac design
• calculations
• technical drawings
• schedules
• reports
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Perform detailed HVAC engineering building services design and calculations, using software and knowledge to verify robust calculations -Prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports -Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard

Requirements

• internship
• teamwork
• communication
• hvac
• revit
• autocad

What You Bring

-Internship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environment -Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team -Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner -Coursework in mechanical/HVAC design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and/or thermodynamics -Familiarity with BIM modelling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD -Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering

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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 -Hourly rate of $22 to $32 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location

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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