Graduate Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - New York - Summer 2027

About the role

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Graduate Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. As a Graduate Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, documentation, and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for various building types.
• Support the development of plumbing and fire protection system designs under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration.
• Perform calculations using standard engineering software and tools.
• Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions and observe progress during construction.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering teams.
• Assist in client meetings and value engineering sessions.
• Contribute to quality assurance and constructability reviews.
• Help develop discipline specific standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering.
• Coursework in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Awareness of building, plumbing and fire codes (IPC, NFPA).
• Proficiency with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Internship experience at an engineering related firm preferred.
• Proven interest in the built environment and sustainable design.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• 401k with company match.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• 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 Employee Resource Groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, Wellness Committee, and Black at Buro Happold.

Pay

Salary range of $80,000 to $83,000, determined based on geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.

Schedule

Hybrid working & summer hours.