Does CH2M pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CH2M employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CH2M. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CH2M?

58% of CH2M employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CH2M 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CH2M?

Project Manager (50) , Engineer (19) , Senior Project Manager (14) , Process Engineer (12) , Intern (11) , Environmental Engineer (10) , Project Engineer (10) , Senior Engineer (10) , Environmental Scientist (9) , Manager (9) , Project Accountant (9) , Staff Engineer (9) , Civil Engineer (8) , Vice President (7) , Consultant (6)

What are the pros of working at CH2M according to real employee reviews?

"The people were great to work with and helped you grow and realize your potential based on where you wanted to go." ((in 132 reviews)); "Benefits are good and they offer 401K." ((in 71 reviews)); "Good pay and experience for internship" ((in 44 reviews)); "good work life balance if you are in the right group and most groups are great." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great culture and has an outstanting reputation in environmental stewardship." ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CH2M according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management above the Manager level within the organization." ((in 67 reviews)); "There is no leadership." ((in 29 reviews)); "Unfortunately bad managers can ruin the good policies and act of their own accord." ((in 28 reviews)); "The actual folks doing the work (designing, producing drawings, specifications) do not get bonuses but the upper management whose job is administrative at best earn bonuses from all successful projects." ((in 27 reviews)); "Senior management is fake with employees and the employees know it." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about CH2M layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CH2M layoffs and their outlook for job security at CH2M in 2026.

CH2M reviews

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,181 total reviews)

Jacqueline Hinman

56% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

CH2M has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,181 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CH2M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Apr 30, 2015

HR Specialist

Anonymous employee

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Pros

A very strong history of doing great work for their clients and building lasting relationships that provide employees with meaningful work. On the forefront of virtual teams allowing many employees to work from home while delivering complex projects. The leadership is fairly flat but can be complex given the matrix type organization that is has grown into. Provides a lot of opportunity for driven individuals who have technical know-how.

Cons

Given the size of the firm, certain groups can make the employee feel lost in the numbers. Growth in high risk contracts has been a challenge. Experience can vary significantly depending on the office (which is true for a lot of large firms).

2.0

Apr 27, 2015

Mechanical Engineer

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Paid (straight time) overtime which is unusual in the profession these days. Regular reviews and pay increases. Did the best they could to make a large corporation seem like home.

Cons

I think I was mislead thinking this was a lifetime job. In truth they hire and layoff with ease, people seem dispensable.

1.0

Apr 27, 2015

Leader in HQ

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When Ralph was there -- nothing same or much good since he is gone...previous and current CEOs both a disaster.

Cons

Lack of qualified executives. How many have any real recognized leadership position in their areas of expertise? Lack of qualified board -- placing a failed leader from UK (now sports) is good example. While he speaks all the lingo he has no career accomplishments. He was open joke in London and now he is on the Board? Chosen because he is yes man. Rio Olympics next disaster on his watch. What has ceo ever really done?? A female CEO openly talking about the "girls club"?? Really? Compare and contrast this company to when Ralph ran it. Very clear identity and values. He was also respected throughout the industry. Current shareholders need to watch what board does to keep share price inflated and to reward themselves. How long can that last? The best thing that can happen is for this company to be sold and to go public -- that would force a more professional board to be formed and to ensure the executive team is qualified to run this once proud company. Very sad to see this happen. Will make a good case study some day.

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