Structural Intern - Chicago - Summer 2027

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Chicago Structural Intern - Chicago - Summer 2027 Job Reference burohappold/TP/654/2478 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Competitive Working Hours: 40 Location: Chicago Job Category: Early Careers Business Unit: USA Structures Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Structural Intern to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. As a Structural Intern, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities, advance sustainability, and support the global effort to address climate change. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. Your next role Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations. Support the development and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept to completion Perform structural analysis, design tasks, and calculations under supervision Participate in interdisciplinary project meetings and collaborate with design teams Assist in preparing technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation Support structural embodied carbon assessments and sustainability initiatives Contribute to site visits and help monitor construction progress Your skills and experience Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural, civil or architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures Relevant coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design, advanced reinforced concrete design Revit and 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.) are a plus Demonstrated interest in the built environment and sustainable design Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements What we offer Hourly rate of $24 to $34 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 Connect with colleagues and build your network through our Employee Resource Groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, Wellness Committee, and Black at Buro Happold Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buro Happold