Graduate - Mechanical Engineer

Buro Happold


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Start your career designing sustainable, high-performance buildings as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer with Buro Happold.

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

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive .

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter . All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Graduate to join our prestigious team in KSA, Riyadh, to work on some of the world’s best and most complex projects .

  • Assisting in the design and specification of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a range of building types.
  • Supporting senior engineers in delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions.
  • Conducting technical calculations and simulations to optimise system performance and energy efficiency.
  • Participating in multidisciplinary design workshops and reviews.
  • Engaging with the latest digital tools (such as Revit, IES, and Python) to produce coordinated BIM models and analyses.
  • Collaborating with global teams to contribute to major international and regional projects. Learning and applying local and international design codes and sustainability frameworks.


Your Skills And Experience

  • A recent or soon-to-be graduate in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services from an accredited university.
  • A strong interest in sustainable design and the built environment.
  • Familiarity with design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES, or similar tools (training provided).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.
  • A genuine interest in sustainable design and making a positive impact through engineering.


What We Offer You

  • Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Attractive salary and benefits package
  • A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
  • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
  • An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.


At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual 's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way 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 and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry . We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference 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 [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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