Rya Burns
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Structural Engineering student with a solid foundation in structural analysis modeling, structural member design, and sustainable design principles. Completed a 12-month placement with Buro Happold’s Structures Team in London, gaining over a number of different projects. Eager to apply practical knowledge and collaborative skills while continuing to learn during a summer placement at Buro Happold’s New York office.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Summer Placement
Colliers Project Leaders
Vancouver, Canada
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Worked for 9 weeks as a Project Management Student at Colliers Project Leaders, primarily supporting administrative tasks while gaining valuable exposure to the project management field.
- Assigned to the BC Hydro sector, contributing to projects focused on upgrading hydro-power facilities across British Columbia.
- Observed various phases of project development, ideation, design, and implementation, by attending weekly construction meetings with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing understanding of project progression and real-time problem-solving.
Year in Industry Placement Student
Buro Happold
London, UK
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Completed a 12-month industrial placement with the Structures Team at Buro Happold's London office between the second and third years of study.
- Contributed to four major projects (stadium, university building, residential/office complex, sculpture) with packages of work including RC column, slab, and beam design, steel reuse, and foundation design.
- Developed structural analysis software skills using tools such as Robot and SAFE through design tasks completed on the various projects of involvement.
- Gained experience using BHoM in Grasshopper to automate structural workflows, improving efficiency and reducing manual modeling.
- Built technical and professional skills in communication, task management, and stress resilience while receiving ongoing mentorship and feedback.
Crew Chief & Barista
Delany's Coffee House
Vancouver, Canada
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Gained experience in sales, customer service, and time management while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Developed strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills by navigating daily challenges and ensuring smooth store operations.
- Promoted to Crew Chief, taking on added responsibilities such as closing the store and making real-time staffing decisions based on business needs.
Education
MEng Structural & Architectural Engineering - 3rd Year Student
University of Bath
Bath, UK06-2027
High School Diploma -
Rockridge Secondary School
Vancouver, Canada07-2022
Skills
Internship experience developing the following software skills:
- Microsoft Office
- Tekla Tedds
- Robot Structural Analysis
- CSI SAFE
- FBEAM
- Revit
- Grasshopper/Rhino
Citizenship
- Dual Canadian and American citzenship
Timeline
Year in Industry Placement Student
Buro Happold
08.2024 - 08.2025
Project Management Summer Placement
Colliers Project Leaders
07.2023 - 09.2025
Crew Chief & Barista
Delany's Coffee House
01.2021 - 08.2022
MEng Structural & Architectural Engineering - 3rd Year Student
University of Bath
High School Diploma -
Rockridge Secondary School
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