Worked at Shaw 11 years before co. was bought by CB&I, with CB&I 5 years. Both have been good places, surrounded by dedicated people. For most part- management has let me do my job with min. interference. CB&I has solid benefits, I hear they even offer a severance. Consistent yearly- small inflation based raises.
The Shaw nuclear experiment killed CB&I, but nuclear has always been a disaster, except pre-80's. Don't know bout McD, appears 'lean & mean', probably what it takes to survive. Hope- they don't send all the work overseas, American talent is second to none, and worth the extra cost, except as I've seen when unions get involved. My take anyway, stay tuned.......