Graduate Advisory Consultant: Strategy and Policy- New York (Summer 2026)

BuroHappold Engineering • New York City, NY

76d • $77,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are looking for a fulltime candidate to join our Advisory Strategy and Policy team, based in New York! Our Strategy and Policy team works with a range of public and private sector clients to develop and implement innovative solutions for the built environment. As an Advisory Graduate, you will work on a mix of strategic planning and technical analysis projects, ranging across different scales, from regions and cities to the site level. This role is to provide technical data analysis and modeling support, to produce data visualization and spatial analysis graphics, and to contribute to the delivery of high-quality materials to our clients. 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. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Requirements

• Degree in environmental sciences, urban planning, urban policy, real estate, or similar
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Energetic, pro-active and collaborative
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong written and oral communications and presentation skills
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills and skill working with data sets
• Strong visual communication skills, including geospatial representation
• Interest or experience in climate action, the built environment, sustainability, and/or resilience
• Knowledge of Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of GIS
• Knowledge of Statistical analysis (i.e. Python and/or R)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex strategic planning projects, including economic development and revitalization, sustainability and climate action, and resilience plans
• Conduct analysis for comprehensive and economic development planning, including market and demographic research, cost-benefit analysis and scenario planning
• Execute analysis for climate action and adaptation planning, including greenhouse gas emissions modelling and climate vulnerability assessments
• Develop strong client communication and data visualization materials including PowerPoint presentations, memos, reports, and web-based dashboards
• Support the team in the pursuit of business development opportunities - market research, writing and production of formal proposals

Benefits

• Salary range of $77,000 to $80,000
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
• Support for diverse company culture through engagement with various Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees