Engineering and construction companies continue to compete for skilled professionals capable of supporting complex infrastructure projects, making employee retention and professional development important workforce considerations. Burns & McDonnell has been included in the 2026 Best Workplaces in Engineering list based on employee survey results collected through Great Place To Work.
The 2026 recognition draws on feedback from employees at Great Place To Work-Certified engineering organizations. More than 14,000 employees in the engineering sector participated in the survey process, evaluating workplace factors such as leadership confidence, respect, fairness in decision-making and relationships among colleagues.
The broader data set included more than 1.3 million confidential employee surveys representing the experiences of 7.3 million U.S. workers during 2025 and 2026. The engineering-specific list was developed from responses associated with certified organizations in the sector.
For Burns & McDonnell, the recognition adds to a record of workplace awards received from organizations across the country.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction organization founded in 1898. The company operates from more than 75 offices worldwide and works across engineering, construction, architecture, planning, technology and scientific disciplines.
Workforce development programs include technical training, mentoring, continuing education and leadership development. The company's integrated engineering and construction model also provides opportunities for professionals to work across disciplines and project phases.
These programs are relevant to construction organizations managing projects that require coordination between design and construction teams. Cross-disciplinary experience can support knowledge sharing between technical and field personnel while providing employees with exposure to different project types and markets.
The recognition highlights employee experience and professional development as measurable factors within the engineering workforce. For construction and engineering organizations, the survey-based approach also illustrates how workplace practices are being evaluated alongside traditional business and project considerations.
Burns & McDonnell's recognition is based on employee feedback rather than project performance or construction volume, providing a workforce-focused indicator for an industry that relies on specialized engineering and construction talent.
Source: Burns & McDonnell.
