General Internship

About McAdams

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm with offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.

Position Overview

The McAdams Internship Program offers students the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across core service areas, including:

• Civil engineering
• Land planning
• Transportation
• Landscape architecture
• Geomatics
• Environmental/water resources services
• Construction administration

Interns will gain exposure to the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final deliverables, while contributing to work that supports clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on Active Projects: Support real project deliverables and contribute to meaningful outcomes alongside experienced team members.
• Engage in Creative Problem-Solving: Participate in brainstorming sessions and team meetings, offering ideas to shape project direction.
• Build Technical Exposure: Gain hands-on experience with industry tools, workflows, and best practices.
• Learn Through Mentorship: Shadow mentors and team leaders to understand the project lifecycle from concept to completion, including planning, design, and execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrollment in a Relevant Degree Program: Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, geomatics, environmental science, landscape architecture, planning, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong Communication and Organization: Ability to clearly share ideas, manage tasks, and support project teams.
• Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working in a team-oriented, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Curiosity and Initiative: Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow.

Work Environment + Physical Demands

This section describes typical characteristics and may be subject to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

• Primarily an office setting.
• Work involves fine motor skills (picking, pinching, typing, grasping) with potential for repetitive motion.
• Requires visual acuity for computer screen use, ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and overtime work, and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.