Experience McAdams
Growing each individual employee into their greatest potential is how we create a collaborative atmosphere of experience creation.
Culture starts with the right people.
We’re humbled by the fact that we’ve been awarded and recognized for being one of the best places to work year after year, both regionally and nationally. Even with these recognitions, we challenge ourselves to improve who we are and what we do by adding exceptional talent to our amazing team.
At McAdams, we prioritize individual growth to foster a collaborative atmosphere. Our emphasis on continuous learning is evident in our internal training program, offering diverse seminars and courses led by industry professionals.
Engaged in impactful projects, we bring together creative solutions that energize communities. Our work goes beyond design and engineering, focusing on thoughtful and resourceful experiences.
Why McAdams?
Joining McAdams isn’t just a career move; it’s an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. At McAdams, we value passion, innovation and a collaborative spirit. Here, you’ll find a vibrant and supportive community that not only nurtures your professional growth but also celebrates your uniqueness. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you’re not just an employee – you’re a vital piece of our success story. Come thrive with us and discover the difference of being part of a team that makes work feel like a rewarding experience.
Our Core Values
TBJ Best Places to Work
2025
Zweig Group Hot Firm
2025
Zweig Group Best Firms to Work For
2025
CBJ Best Places to Work
2025
Giving back through our McAdams SHARES initiative
To us, giving back is much more than writing a check or an occasional volunteer effort. It’s a year-round commitment, which we formalized into a charitable outreach initiative – McAdams SHARES. This initiative’s sole purpose is to give back to those in need in the communities where we live and work.
The McAdams SHARES committee is made up of over 40 enthusiastic McAdams visionaries from throughout the organization who guide our philanthropic efforts for volunteerism and administer contributions of two percent of our annual earnings to local charitable organizations. As a company, we are determined to focus our efforts on housing, hunger, childhood education and environmental stewardship. We have high hopes to make a positive, meaningful impact for those in need. If you want to know how you and your organization can get involved, please contact us.
Life at McAdams
At McAdams, life isn’t just 8-to-5; it’s a symphony of collaboration, innovation and genuine connections. Here, every project is a chance to make a meaningful impact, and every colleague is a source of inspiration. From the engaging work environment to the friendly faces that fill our halls, McAdams offers a unique blend of professional fulfillment and personal enrichment. Join our community, where the extraordinary is just another day at the office!
Career Development
Our immersive training is aimed at creating exceptional experiences for employees. With 216 courses to offer, including industry, program and discipline training, as well as live learning events, there’s something for everyone. We believe that every project fosters a culture of teaching and learning. Our focus on establishing a growth mindset and continuous improvement ensures that our employees are always growing and developing.
Internships
When you start an internship at McAdams, you don’t start alone. Each intern will have a mentor and the community of our Young Professionals Group, made up of individuals who have each least one year of industry experience at McAdams. Throughout your internship, you will contribute to real work with real impact, allowing you to better understand your strengths and interests. There are opportunities to adjust start and end dates, as well as returning post-graduation.
Employee Resource Groups
Embark on a fulfilling experience at McAdams that goes beyond project work – join our dynamic employee resource groups! Elevate your professional growth with United, YPG and McAdams SHARES. These groups help to enrich your career, build lasting relationships and contribute to a workplace that values your unique interests.
McAdams UNITED aims to cultivate an environment of diversity and inclusion through education, awareness, support and open conversation. McAdams is committed to creating a compassionate space for ongoing conversations and focused education to develop an inclusive environment.
- Training for all employees in partnership with a third-party consultant to bring a fresh perspective to our entire team.
- Annual company-wide panels and lunch and learns meant to educate all teammates on timely and relevant conversations.
The Young Professionals Group gives teammates with 0-5 years of experience opportunities to participate in professional development, collaborate and share ideas, build lasting relationships both within the company and with outside professional organizations, and participate in networking and social opportunities.
- Networking opportunities with other industry professionals
- Exposure to professional organizations
- Group outings with other young professionals groups
- Recreational sports teams
- Professional and Personal growth and development Lunch + Learns
Company Trips
Authentic connection is at the heart of our culture and our company trips program is designed to strengthen it. Every employee receives an annual stipend to use toward a company trip, whether you want to help plan an experience in a destination you’re excited about or join a trip organized by a teammate. Through shared activities and time together, these trips bring people across teams, offices, and disciplines closer, creating meaningful connections that carry back into the work we do every day.
