Skills

Architecture

Job Specifications

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Acoustics Intern to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in New York!

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. 

Buro Happold’s performance acoustics specialists help sculpt spaces to realize acoustical excellence. We start with the artistic vision and apply our technical expertise to bring it to life. We have unique in-house approaches, such as software tools that allow us to prototype venues in real time. Using this, we can change the layout, volume, shape and configuration of a performance space to show – instantly – the impact on acoustic performance.

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.

Learn more about Acoustics at Buro Happold

Your key duties:

Work on projects of many different types, in locations around the world
Create acoustic models for different types of spaces
Perform acoustic measurements and tests in the field
Participate in design workshops
Prepare technical documents with design information
Experience firsthand how acoustic engineers approach and work on projects
Be part of a firm that values innovation and sustainability. Help shape the future of the spaces that you live in, work in and visit
See the cutting-edge technology and approaches that an industry-leading international multi-discipline firm uses

Your Skills And Experience

This role will require the following:

Relevant coursework in acoustical engineering, building physics, or architecture
Experience using CATT Acoustic, Odeon, CadnA beneficial
Knowledge of acoustical measurement techniques beneficial
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

What we offer:

Hourly rate of $22 to $32 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location
Hybrid working & summer hours
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

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Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

A place for everyone

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.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

About the Company

We are an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers and advisers. For over 45 years, we have built an unrivalled reputation by delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places and planet. Described by our clients as 'passionate', 'innovative' and 'collaborative', Buro Happold is synonymous with the delivery of exceptionally complex projects on every continent, working with the world's leading architectural practices and organisations, such as the United Nations, UNESCO and C40 Ci... Know more