Acoustics Intern- New York

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 ofsupportingour 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

Learn more about our office locations

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

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 so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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