EIT sweatshop - Graduate Civil Engineer WSP Employee Review

1.0
Apr 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Met some truly brilliant people here, but they've mostly moved on for places that don't just treat them like a number on a spreadsheet. Exposure to large projects that can look good on a resume. Get your 3 years here, and jump ship.

Cons

The whole business strategy at this place is predicated on bringing in fresh grads at above average market rate salary, and then putting them through a meat grinder with poor raises and no/low bonuses. Expect to get staffed on projects doing things you've never done before and be expected to figure most things out by yourself, on low project budgets. Very much a sink or swim environment. Management's incredibly out of touch with millennial working force ("work as if you own the company" gets thrown around, as if there's any incentive to do that here). There are very few intermediate staff around because as soon as people gain any kind of leverage (i.e. a PEng), they leave. Turnover here is high, and for good reason.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Super friendly team and flexible work hours, there’s opportunities to attend site walks too, which I appreciated

Cons

Work gets a bit repetitive sometimes and it might feel tedious at times

5.0
May 19, 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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