Good for graduates to get exposure and networking, advise all women to look at other engineering firms. - Anonymous employee Stantec Employee Review

2.0
8 Feb 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some really lovely individuals, nice office spaces - if you get a good manager then you can thrive. Good for graduates to get exposure and good networking opportunities for them

Cons

Oh well yikes. Terrible terrible management, people who were promoted because of high turn over and someone had to fill the role. As a result, micromanagement is rampant and there huge waves of people leaving. 15 by 15 minute timesheets, which could be fine for other countries. In New Zealand the projects are won by underbidding, meaning there’s the implicit expectation that you will do well over time so you can bill a smaller amount of hours. Some really smart data individuals but as a whole the company is not innovative. Lots of buzzwords for publicity but very backwards in terms of investing in individuals. As a woman - I wouldn’t recommend any female friends to work here. Misogyny and typical gross male conversations that make the women feel like they need to smile through gritted teeth at the senior coworkers. A couple of cases of sexual harassment internally and with clients that were overlooked. High publicity about a “wellness room” in the Wellington office that is smaller than a cupboard under the stairs that can fit just about one chair. Great room to cry in.

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5.0
20 Feb 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Good senior engineers and willing to help interns.

Cons

No comment on this, good company.

5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

You will be working with great minds. People have their niches expertise and it’s wonderful to learn from them. Very professional and respectful behavior. Doesn’t feel like other consulting firms where you’re worked like a dog.

Cons

Sometimes it’s hard to build consistent work because people tend to hold on to their projects rather than transferring to junior staff and it’s mainly because the pressure to be billable is high.

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