Graduate Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer - Chicago (Summer 2026)

BuroHappold Engineering • Chicago, IL

67d • $77,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to join our inclusive and welcoming team 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering.
• Coursework in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
• Awareness of building, plumbing and fire codes, (IPC, NFPA).
• Proficiency with BIM modelling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Internship experience at engineering related firm preferred, and proven interest in the built environment and sustainable design.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, documentation, and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for various building types.
• Support the development of plumbing and fire protection system designs under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration.
• Perform calculations using standard engineering software and tools.
• Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions and observe progress during construction.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering teams.
• Assist in client meetings and value engineering sessions.
• Contribute to quality assurance and constructability reviews.
• Help develop discipline specific standards and specifications.
• Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard and quality within agreed deadlines and budget.

Benefits

• Salary range of $77,000 to $80,000.
• 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.
• 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