2026 Summer Interns - CLT

McAdams

Applications Closed

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will collaborate with experienced team members on active projects and participate in brainstorming sessions. They will gain exposure to tools and processes while shadowing mentors to understand project management.

McAdams is looking for interns who are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills are essential. This internship offers practical experience and the chance to work on real-world projects.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Civil Engineering

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Initiative

Job Description

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

About Us
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
We welcome students who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow. Ideal candidates will have:

  • 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. 

Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.

McAdams

McAdams is a full-service civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, transportation, and geomatics firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. McAdams has built its reputation throughout the industry for 46 years by delivering unmatched expertise and unwavering commitment to clients in a variety of markets, including municipal, education, healthcare, as well as commercial and residential development. The firm is comprised of over 500 professionals that are united in their desire to achieve their clients’ visions through a thoughtful and resourceful process. Ultimately, we seek a partnership with our clients to further the opportunity to create meaningful experiences through inspired design.

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