Graduate Building Physicist - New York, Los Angeles, San Diego or Boston - 2027

Buro Happold

$80K — $83K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture or design
  • Knowledge on building physics and passive design
  • Coursework in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Experience in programming languages such as Python
  • Familiarity with software like Rhino and Grasshopper
  • Exposure to Ansys, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFoam is a plus
  • Interest in analytics and design

Responsibilities

  • Influence the design of complex high-profile projects
  • Use computational design tools to address intricate design challenges
  • Assist the design team in aligning with client aspirations
  • Contribute to developing new optimization tools
  • Conduct various environmental analyses, focusing on thermal comfort and daylighting

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks) plus 10 paid holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Hybrid working model & summer hours
  • Reimbursement for professional license renewals and exam fees
  • Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
  • Networking through Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Do you want to use advanced analytics tools to help shape the future of the spaces where people live, work and visit?

Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Graduate Building Physicist to join our team and contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

As a Graduate Building Physicist, 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.

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.

Buro Happold's Analytics service is a unique data driven and people centered capability that empowers clients to optimize the design and operations of their facilities. We combine the power of interactive data analytics, predictive modeling and real-time optioneering to maximize outcomes such as space utilization, operational efficiency and visitor experience.

Your key duties

As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied, but likely to include:
  • Influence the design of complex high-profile projects
  • Use computational design tools to solve complex inter-connected design problems
  • Assist the design team in achieving our client's aspirations
  • Assist with developing new tools to optimize our work
  • Undertake various environmental modeling analyses, including thermal comfort and daylighting


Your skills and experience

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture or design
  • Knowledge on building physics and passive design
  • Coursework in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Experience in programming languages such as Python
  • Experience using Rhino and Grasshopper
  • Experience using Ansys, STAR-CCM+, OpenFoam beneficial
  • Interest in analytics and design
  • Internship experience at an 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
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all requirements


What we offer

  • Salary range of $80,000 to $83,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
  • Generous benefits package
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Hybrid working & summer hours
  • 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 our Employee Resource Groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, Wellness Committee, and Black at Buro Happold


Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

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