EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Celebrates 10th Consecutive Best Firm to Work for Recognition and 2026 Hot Firm Honor

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

EMC Engineering Services, Inc. (EMC) is proud to announce its recognition by Zweig Group as both a 2026 Best Firm to Work For and a 2026 Hot Firm. This achievement marks the tenth consecutive year EMC has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For, underscoring the firm's commitment to cultivating an exceptional workplace culture while achieving sustained growth across the organization.

Zweig Group's Best Firms to Work For Award recognizes leading AEC firms throughout the United States and Canada based on workplace practices, employee experience, and company culture. EMC ranked 29th in the 100–199 Employee Size Category and 56th in the Multidisciplinary Category.

EMC was also named to Zweig Group's 2026 Hot Firm List, ranking 100th among the fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. The Hot Firm Award recognizes firms based on a combined score of percentage and dollar revenue growth over a three-year period. With more than two million data points collected during the survey process, Zweig Group's awards program remains one of the largest and most respected in the AEC industry.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Zweig Group as a Best Firm to Work For for the tenth consecutive year and to once again be named a Hot Firm. These prestigious awards reflect not only the strength of our growth and performance, but also our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture,” said EMC CEO and Chairman of the Board, Charles E. Perry, Jr., PE, LEED AP.

“Reaching a decade of recognition as a Best Firm to Work For is a remarkable milestone and a testament to the talented, dedicated people who make EMC such a special organization.

Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we remain committed to fostering an environment where they are empowered to grow professionally, make meaningful contributions, and build fulfilling careers. We are proud of this achievement and excited to continue building on the culture and momentum that have positioned EMC as both a leading employer and one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry,” EMC COO Christopher E. Brazell, PE, PLS.

Founded in 1978, EMC has grown alongside the communities they serve, earning a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that help clients succeed. From municipalities and government agencies to institutions, industries, architects, and developers, EMC is built on a foundation of trust, proactive communication, and reliable execution.

EMC Engineering Services, Inc. is a comprehensive civil engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. With 10 locations strategically located across the Southeast, EMC is positioned to deliver local expertise in planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction phase services.

For more information about EMC Engineering Services, Inc., visit www.emc-eng.com or follow EMC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.