Was awesome until it wasn’t - Water Resources Scientist WSP Employee Review

3.0
12 Feb 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Field work cool company culture (when it was still Wood) Opportunities for OT pay; time and a half (when it was still Wood) Exciting projects Cool coworkers and project managers Abundant access to field equipment, tools and machinery

Cons

Lack of direction on workflow duties (figure it out yourself) Difficult to find consistent long-term work on cyclical projects; lots of instability and anxiety Benefits get super slashed after merging with WSP Long hours with no OT pay since merging with WSP Cliquey work environment often feeling like an outsider/office gossip Difficult to promote to higher salary - huge hierarchy with too many doors to knock on - your project managers can’t move things up the corporate chain without a huge amount of resistance and backlash

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5.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

Great and supportive team, peers and healthy work culture, good scope of growth.

Cons

Pay relative to the industry and lower YoY hike in base salary, low PTOs

5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

With over 30 years in the engineering industry, I can say without hesitation that this is the most employee-attentive firm I have ever had the privilege of working for. What sets this organization apart is its commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry — not just technologically, but in how it values and invests in its people. The collective expertise of thousands of dedicated professionals here doesn't just benefit the company; it makes a meaningful impact on the world, and that sense of purpose has genuinely reignited my passion for engineering. The opportunities for growth are both vast and real. Across the firm's many initiatives, there is something for everyone who comes to work curious, motivated, and eager to contribute. This is not a place where ambition goes unnoticed. After more than three decades in this field, I have found a place I am proud to be part of — and one I hope to remain a part of for many years to come. If you are considering joining this team, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take that step.

Cons

If I have to mention a con, it would be monetary compensation, but who doesn't want more money. I took a paycut to join this firm and the amount of time I am investing, could be worth more than my current salary warrants.

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