Go elsewhere unless you are desperately seeking experience - "Scientist" Kleinfelder Employee Review

1.0
22 Jul 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I echo the sentiment of a previous reviewer who said something like "you get an opportunity to bond with other exploited and under appreciated staff". Experience in the 'environmental' industry. ...In Melbourne? Very occasional positive feedback - they want quality, fast and cheap...that's a pretty tough equation.

Cons

- Bullying culture. - Led ultimately by the US with very little knowledge of the Australian Fair Work system and other legislation and policy. -Expected to work significant time away and overtime for nothing (this is well beyond the 'industry standard'). Favoritism - tight boys club mentality. Lots of internal politics. Appeared to be a badge of honor to treat people overly harshly (I'm hesitant to use the word bullying - but there have been instances) - a senior manager once bragged that she made someone cry.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Gained a lot of experience in the field Thorough onboarding and training Covered a required certification process Will help immensely for my future Overall, friendly and helpful employees

Cons

6:30 a.m. start time was a tough adjustment, but I ultimately got used to it. I did cry at the end of my time there, because I knew I would miss the people.

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4.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- lovely coworkers - some really cool projects since Kleinfelder wins lots of different types of projects! thankfully i had good relationships with the project managers, but peers that don't have a long history don't have enough work flow or don't get to work on projects they want to - very caring boss - flexible work from home policy

Cons

- incredibly repetitive sometimes - inconsistent work and stress related to staying billable - drab and uninspiring workplace energy - lots of non-optional travel - anyone other than my boss and direct peers was not caring - it's all just a bit corporate and no one is really in love with what they're doing - barely got raises consistent with inflation

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