About
About Us
We design and build the tangible and intangible, everything you see (and don’t see) that helps our cities thrive. We’ve worked relentlessly to make our clients and our communities successful since 1898, because we know safe, essential infrastructure is the foundation of a flourishing society.
Top 5%
of U.S. AEC firms for safety
100%
employee-owned
75+
offices
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It’s The Connections That Matter
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We’re people you want to work with — not just because of what we can do, but because of who we are.
Our People
Meet a few of the problem-solvers and difference-makers who are making an impact wherever they go.
Our Leaders
Meet the leadership team behind one of the world’s most successful 100% employee-owned companies.
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Be a part of something big. Find your next job and build your story at Burns & McDonnell.
Our culture is grounded in our people — their stories, experiences and the work they bring to life. From complex projects to community outreach, those experiences shape the impact we make together.
A Student Success Laboratory:
Building for the Future
The Student Success Center at Kansas State University is an innovative space that helps our Burns & McDonnell interns expand their skill sets year-round. The students can tap into mentorship from our employee-owners, utilize corporate resources and grow into full-time positions after graduation. This head start on professional development is one way we're investing in the future of our firm and our community.
Our Family of Brands
Burns & McDonnell
Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.
1898 & Co.
1898 & Co. is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients to plan, secure and optimize their business. As part of Burns & McDonnell and our 120 years of industry experience, we understand the complexity of your asset-intensive business model, the trends impacting your industry, and the need to ground big ideas in operational realities.
AZCO
AZCO is a heavy industrial construction company with experienced union craft personnel across the country. The name AZCO was inspired by our goal to be the go-to supplier of construction services from A to Z. That’s the heart of our integrated approach. Self-performing most of our work creates efficiency, increasing the quality of workmanship and fast-tracking project execution — and maintaining our stake in the community impact of our clients' projects.
Things We Tell Our Families About
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Forbes: 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads
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U.S. Best Managed Company
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EEI Prime Supplier Leadership Award
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Top 50 Employers in STEM Workforce Diversity
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Best Places to Work as named by 35+ local publications and organizations
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Healthiest Employers as named by 15+ local publications and organizations