Advisory Building Performance Intern- New York, Boston or DC (Summer 2026)
Buro Happold
Innovative engineering consultancy providing creative solutions across various sectors globally.
Assist with energy modeling and carbon analysis for sustainable building projects.
8 days ago ago
$22 - $32
Entry-level
Internship
New York, United States
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
Description
resource evaluation
certification support
energy modeling
carbon analysis
renewable feasibility
client presentations
Evaluate resource consumption for sites and buildings across energy, water, and waste as well as evaluating GHG emissions and study opportunities to reduce impact and consumption
Support building projects pursuing certification using a wide variety of building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon, LBC, etc. or clients developing ESG strategies
Help investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology, enhanced user experience
Create client PowerPoint presentations, memos, reports, graphics, and presentations
Research sustainability and urban design strategies, best practices and benchmarks, policy advancements, and other topics
Assist with whole building energy modeling and whole-life carbon analysis for building performance evaluation with industry standard software
Assess renewable energy production feasibility and research viable technologies and available funding and incentive opportunities.
Requirements
revit
gis
autocad
adobe
communication
teamwork
Experience using Revit, GIS, AutoCAD, or other design tools
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
Graphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
Benefits
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
Hybrid working & summer hours
Hourly rate of $22 to $32 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location