September 30, 2026 — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm, has been named one of the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Engineering, recognizing organizations that create exceptional experiences for engineering through meaningful work, career development and a culture of collaboration.
“Engineering is fundamentally about solving complex challenges, and it requires talented people who are empowered to learn, grow and contribute,” says Leslie M. Duke, chair and CEO of Burns & McDonnell. “At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers and construction professionals work side by side to go above and beyond for our clients. We’re proud to create an environment where people can build technical experience, expand their careers and see the real-world impact of their work.”
The Best Workplaces in Engineering awards are based on survey responses from more than 14,000 employees at Great Place To Work-Certified companies in the engineering industry who evaluated workplace experiences, including confidence in company leadership, respect in the workplace, fairness of workplace decisions and camaraderie among co-workers.
This recognition adds to the longstanding workplace honors earned by Burns & McDonnell, which has been recognized by more than 20 other organizations and publications across the country.
The integrated design-build approach of Burns & McDonnell brings experienced engineering and construction professionals together throughout the project life cycle, from planning and design through execution. Working across disciplines and markets gives employee-owners opportunities to collaborate on complex infrastructure challenges, share knowledge and deliver practical solutions that benefit clients and communities.
The firm invests in the long-term growth of its professionals through technical training, mentorship, continuing education, leadership development and opportunities to work across disciplines and industries.
The Best Workplaces in Engineering list is one of a series of rankings by Great Place To Work and Fortune based on employee feedback from Great Place To Work-Certified organizations.
