Electrical Co-op - Boston (Fall 2026)

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers to develop creative, energy-efficient buildings that provide aesthetics to their physical surroundings and utility to their occupants.
• Undertake electrical engineering building services design and calculations (using software and knowledge to verify robust calculations such as Design Master and SKM).
• Embrace the latest technologies to improve performance and sustainability.
• Using Revit, prepare technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
• Analyze load to determine system sizing, and assign circuitry for power and lighting devices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Coursework in electrical power systems design, control systems, and/or building systems design.
• Interest in the electrical engineering industry with an emphasis on the power side of the discipline.
• Academic research, coursework, or other experience with alternative energy systems and other technologies new to the construction industry preferred.
• Familiarity with BIM modelling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD.
• Internship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environment.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Hybrid working & summer hours.