Why McDermott
Discover the Difference
- What you do here matters.
- We are powered by the industry’s brightest minds, who deliver some of the world’s most complex energy projects.
- Our people drive a more sustainable, lower-carbon future.
- Unique perspectives and experiences make us strong.
- We are fueled by innovative thinking and connected by shared values.
Our Story
Our Story
More than a century ago, the combination of an emerging industry and the bond of family brought life to McDermott. Every day since, we’ve forged a path of endless possibilities with determination, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to solving the world’s energy challenges. As we look to the future, we rely on innovation paired with our proven expertise to empower a brighter, more sustainable future.
Through a range of development opportunities, employees are empowered to build unique experiences at every career stage, while expanding technical skills and leadership capabilities. Explore growth and development programs at McDermott.
Our Culture
Our Culture
Here, what you do matters. Our employees think big and embrace the important role they play in building energy’s future. We proudly work together, across borders, toward one vision - to create and deliver complete, innovative solutions as the trusted global partner to our customers. The unique perspectives and voices across the company propel us forward, and we strive to cultivate an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and recognized.
We call many places home, and we work together across oceans, as one global team, to concept and construct the structures that transport and transform oil and gas into the products we need every day. Our global presence provides access to the resources necessary for success: our people, our facilities, and our fleet of specialty marine construction vessels.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Reliable, dependable people supporting each other and executing excellence.
One team executing courageous and creative solutions.
The highest ethical standards guide every decision we make.
Working together across the energy value chain and the globe.
Prioritizing all elements of wellness for our people and our communities.
McDermott Awards
Houston Chronicle
Based on feedback secured through a third-party survey of Houston employees, McDermott has been named a Top Workplace and ranked 46 out of 72 companies with 500 or more employees in Houston.
Malaysia International Business Awards 2025
We took home the Excellence Award in the Engineering category by transforming our KL office into a global engineering hub and growing from 30 to over 1,000 experts, proving our commitment to world-class EPCI delivery and industry-shaping innovation in Malaysia.
World Energy Supply Chain Awards
Our innovative IGNITE program was recognized by the Energy Industries Council (EIC) for empowering every employee to drive ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability, strengthening our culture of innovation across the business.
Asian Oil & Gas Awards
We were honored for embedding safety into everything we do. Uniting people, processes and tools to move beyond compliance and lead with proactive risk management, strong engagement and life-saving practices across all operations.
Human Resources Middle East
We were recognized for our commitment to Emiratization and creating meaningful roles for UAE nationals, investing in their development and building an inclusive environment where Emirati talent grows, leads and thrives.
World Business Outlook
We received this award for our ability to deliver end-to-end engineering and construction solutions under one roof. Streamlining interfaces, improving certainty, reducing risk and setting a new benchmark for integrated project execution.
Employee Happiness Awards, UAE
Our Offshore Middle East Talent Acquisition team earned this award for building a standout recruitment strategy that attracts top talent, elevates candidate experience and supports our people-first culture—while also being finalists for HR Team of the Year.
Asian Management Excellence Awards
This recognition highlights Mahesh for leading the SAF business line through transformative growth delivering complex offshore projects, strengthening local partnerships and driving innovation that supports energy security across Asia and Australasia.
World Business Outlook
This recognition reflects our deepwater expertise and global reach—from complex pipelaying to major jacket fabrications—proving our ability to execute technically demanding offshore projects with precision, reliability and innovation.
Perspectives From Our People
Perspectives From Our People
“I started my McDermott career in the graduate program and have gained invaluable business knowledge and experience at McDermott. I appreciate the culture and the abundant career growth opportunities it offers.”
“People at McDermott are amazing! It’s a really good environment to work in. Working for such a well-established international company in the oil and gas sector is also a fantastic career opportunity.”
"I really enjoy the collaboration between my coworkers. The company's reputation for excellence in the sector and its commitment to innovation and sustainability are also great assets."
“Diversity thrives here, which ensures voices from all echelons are heard and empowered. McDermott fuels my passion to break barriers and build a truly inclusive culture.”
“We have created a culture of collaboration, and it is rewarding for me to see this reverberate back as we support people in navigating their careers with McDermott.”
“The breadth and scale of our projects around the world mean no two days are ever the same. I love working on projects with our customers and our teams who are at the forefront of cleaner energy.”
“McDermott invests in its people and empowers us to think outside the box. Working with colleagues from all over the world also broadens my perspective and is an enriching addition to my professional journey.”
“I love being able to contribute to energy infrastructure development. Witnessing successful project completions and contributing to sustainable energy solutions is truly rewarding.”
“I've had the opportunity to work in five different functions throughout my career at McDermott. What an amazing journey of constant learning and new challenges!”
