Respected engineering and architecture firm, but too decentralized - Civil Engineer HDR Employee Review

4.0
12 Apr 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great young professional program, lots of freedom to develop professionally, decent flexibility with work hours and plan, good coworkers, firm is respected in the engineering and architecture fields, good benefits

Cons

Mid-level managers leave something to be desired, not always as forward looking as they should be in today's world. They claim to have a strong set of values, but I didn't see this expressed in the employees. There is also a bit of a feeling of the HQ (in Omaha) being the flagpole that you want to stay away from, but at the same time if you're not there, you're left a bit out of the loop. They made an honest effort with the performance evaluation system, but the employees down the chain (including managers) didn't make it a priority.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic teamwork. The Coastal Group is very close and highly collaborative. There is a lot of support from upper management in the Coastal Group. Lots of projects lined up.

Cons

PTO and Sick Leave are tied together.

5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent work place environment, plenty of continuing education opportunities, and lots of intra-disciplinary events

Cons

Corporate woes will exist anywhere at large companies, nothing special about HDR.

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