Facade Intern - Los Angeles
Buro Happold
Facade Engineering Intern at Buro Happold's Los Angeles office, responsible for utilizing advanced analysis programs, producing details and drawings, and performing technical reviews while pursuing a relevant degree with an interest in facade industry.
18d ago
$22 - $32
Entry-level
Internship
Los Angeles, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
What you would be doing
façade calculations
cad software
shop drawing review
site visits
analysis programs
- 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.
- Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques to understand building envelope physics and façade design
What you bring
3d modeling
sketching
facade engineering
internship
degree
communication
- Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good sketching skills
- Coursework in façade materials and assemblies, façade engineering, building envelope physics, and/or thermal modeling skills beneficial
- Internship experience in façade or engineering beneficial
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related science discipline
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
- 3D modeling skills (Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc) preferred
- Hybrid working & summer hours
- Hourly rate of $22 to $32 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location
- Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
- Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
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Interview process
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Security clearance- technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure performance
Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
- 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.
- We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
- We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
- We embrace diversity of thought and background.
- We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
- We encourage continuous learning and development.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
- helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
- offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
- actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
- integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
- Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
- We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
- To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.
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