Civil Engineering Intern

February 13, 2026

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Job Description

About McAdams:

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm with locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We are dedicated to partnering with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our firm believes that our employees are what make McAdams different, bringing experiences to the forefront of everything we do, which requires special individuals.

McAdams Internship Program:

About Us:
At McAdams, we are committed to building more than just projects—we build people, relationships, and communities. Our culture is deeply rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. As an intern, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience, significantly grow your skills, and directly observe how your contributions impact the success of real-world projects.

Our Culture:
We thrive on teamwork, curiosity, and a collective drive to deliver exceptional work. At McAdams, you will discover an environment that actively encourages questions, highly values new perspectives, and enthusiastically celebrates growth. We invest in our interns by:

  • Pairing you with experienced mentors.
  • Providing ample opportunities to network with professionals across various departments.
  • Granting 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 valuable exposure to industry tools, processes, and best practices.
  • Shadow mentors and leaders to understand comprehensive project management from inception to completion.
  • Present your work and lessons learned at the end of your internship.

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome students who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow. Ideal candidates will possess:

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

Why Intern with Us?

  • Gain practical experience that significantly enhances your resume.
  • Work in a supportive, growth-minded culture.
  • Build valuable connections with professionals who are genuinely invested in your success.
  • Explore a potential pathway to future career 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 require assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

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