Draper Aden Associates - Why Work for Draper Aden?

Why Work for Draper Aden?

Because we spend so much of our lives at work, it’s important to love what we do, and to do it in an environment that challenges us and supports our goals. What makes Draper Aden a place where people love to work?

We are:

An ENR Top 500 Design Firm, committed to strategically planned growth
One of 15 “Great Places to Work” in the Richmond region, as named by Richmond Magazine in their November, 2007 issue.
Defined by our terrific people, great clients and diverse projects
A firm in which over 10% of our employees are shareholders
A values-based culture - committed to integrity, an employee-focused environment, client care, teamwork, and financial strength
An “open book” management firm
Committed to continual training and professional development
A stable firm – founded in 1972 and proactively planning for the emergence of our next generation of leaders…today

Loving what you do means loving where you work. Each of our offices has a Fun Committee which plans activities that bring our employees together many times per year. These events have included backyard barbeques, pool parties, off the wall team competitions, baseball games, and more.

Here’s what some of our people have to say about Draper Aden:

“I’ve worked for different engineering firms in central Virginia, and from my experience, Draper Aden does it right in every way.”
– David, Senior Project Engineer

“Draper Aden is the first company where I feel completely at home with my co-workers, responsibilities and work environment. The company cares about its employees, and you can tell from one week to the next, if not monthly through the <Open Book Management> Meetings or comrade-building gatherings. Finding Draper Aden was a dream come true.”
- Denise, Project Administrator

“Draper Aden has created an open door policy that actually works. Questions are always answered quickly and honestly. In my experience, managers and team leaders, though busy, always take the time to listen, teach, guide, or collaborate, no matter the situation.”
- Karen, Geologist