Facade intern - chicago (2026)

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

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

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.

Learn more about Facade Engineering at Buro Happold

Your key duties:

• Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques to understand building envelope physics and façade design
• Undertake engineering façades calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete
• Produce details and drawings using multiple 2D and 3D CAD and graphics software packages
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, and structural performance
• Participate in site visits to projects and prepare site observation reports.

Your Skills And Experience

This role will require the following:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related science discipline
• Coursework in façade materials and assemblies, façade engineering, building envelope physics, and/or thermal modeling skills beneficial
• 3D modeling skills (Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc) preferred
• Interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering
• Good sketching skills
• Internship experience in façade or engineering 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 [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.