2026 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

2026 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

McAdams Internship Program

At McAdams, we believe in building more than just projects—we build people, relationships, and communities. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and see how your work directly impacts the success of real-world projects.

Our Culture

We thrive on teamwork, curiosity, and a drive to do great work together. At McAdams, you'll find an environment that encourages questions, values new perspectives, and celebrates growth. We invest in our interns by pairing you with mentors, providing opportunities to network with professionals across departments, and giving you real responsibility on meaningful projects.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with experienced team members on active projects.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to contribute ideas.
• Gain exposure to tools, processes, and industry best practices.
• Shadow mentors and leaders to understand how projects are managed from start to finish.
• Present your work and lessons learned at the end of your internship.

What We're Looking For

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to take initiative.

Why Intern with Us?

• Gain practical experience that builds your resume.
• Work in a supportive, growth-minded culture.
• Build connections with professionals who want to see you succeed.
• Potential pathway to future opportunities with McAdams.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.