Graduate BIM & Computational Designer- New York

Start designing tomorrow’s future!

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and enthusiastic Graduate BIM/Computational Designer to join our welcoming and diverse workplace culture in New York or Los Angeles!

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

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Graduate BIM & Computational Designer to join our dynamic MEP building design team. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a strong interest in digital design, automation, and collaborative project delivery.
This is a learning-focused role where you will start with foundational BIM skills and gradually develop expertise in emerging technologies. Industry experts will mentor you while contributing to exciting projects including sustainable buildings, smart systems, and innovative MEP solutions. You will gain exposure to projects like: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Mercedes Benz Stadium, American Museum of Natural History, and various sustainable building initiatives. This is an incredible opportunity to build an impressive skillset and leave your own mark on our project portfolio. We expect the best, work with the best and only deliver the best - are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Learn more about BIM at Buro Happold

Your key duties:

• Troubleshooting and technical support to project teams in developing and managing BIM models using Revit
• Participate in the input of geometry and data into BIM models
• Develop and maintain Revit content libraries through the creation of families and learning documentation standards
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal BIM standards and templates
• QA pre issue and QA post issue construction documents to ensure they uphold Buro Happold’s design standards
• Engage with cloud-based collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Assist in training and mentoring team members in BIM and computational design tools
• Develop automated solutions to augment and enhance our BIM processes
• Contribute to our open-source coding platform BHoM (bhom.xyz)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a global practice
• Actively review emerging technologies and industry wide BIM design applications
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including ISO 19650
• Participate in EDI and OH&S initiatives to promote a safe and inclusive workplace.

Your skills and experience

This role will require the following:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Familiarity with BIM modelling software such as Revit
• Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#)
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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:

• Salary range of $77,000 to $80,000. 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
• 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 recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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