McAdams

Engineering

Internship

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States INTERNSHIP
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Internship at McAdams. Skills: civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, geomatics, transportation. The intern will collaborate on active projects, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through final deliverables. Responsibilities include supporting real project deliverables, engaging in creative problem-solving sessions, and building technical exposure to industry tools and workflows under mentorship.”

What You'll Achieve.

Contribute meaningful work that supports our clients and communities.

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Creative Problem-Solving

Eligibility Requirements

Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. Evening, weekend and overtime work and travel may be required occasionally.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Enrollment in a Relevant Degree Program (civil engineering, geomatics, environmental science, landscape architecture, planning, construction management, or another aligned field).

What You'll Do.

The intern will collaborate on active projects

gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through final deliverables. Responsibilities include supporting real project deliverables

engaging in creative problem-solving sessions

and building technical exposure to industry tools and workflows under mentorship.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Comfort working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment across multiple disciplines.

Communication Scope

Communication

Full 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. Position Overview The McAdams Internship Program gives students the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across our core service areas including civil engineering, land planning, transportation, landscape architecture, geomatics, environmental/water resources services, and construction administration. Interns gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from early conceptual design through final deliverables, while contributing meaningful work that supports our clients and communities. Key Responsibilities Collaborate on Active Projects Work alongside experienced team members to support real project deliverables and contribute to meaningful outcomes. Engage in Creative Problem‑Solving Participate in brainstorming sessions and team meetings, offering ideas and perspectives that help shape project direction. Build Technical Exposure Gain hands‑on experience with industry tools, workflows, and best practices used across McAdams’ Learn Through Mentorship Shadow mentors and team leaders to understand how projects move from concept to completion, including planning, design, and execution. Skills + Experience We welcome students who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have: Enrollment in a Relevant Degree Program Current pursuit of a degree related to civil engineering, geomatics, environmental science, landscape architecture, planning, construction management, or another aligned field. Strong Communication and Organization Ability to clearly share ideas, manage tasks, and supp

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