Very disappointing - Scientist Senior Hydrogeologist WSP Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The company pays you well and is great about keeping technology up to date.

Cons

The office I worked at was very clickish and was apparently unable to integrate me who is a senior scientist into their projects. There are a number of very bad project managers but they've been there forever so everybody thinks they are fantastic because the clients love them and they can bill them forever. More importantly, the projects they work on are just kind of money pits where there is not any real goal to complete them. Mostly government projects but even big industry. The office is completely disconnected from the state of Maine unlike most consulting firms there. I found an arrogance that was not supported by the quality of work in many ways. I'm sure they would have their criticism on me but I have worked in Maine for 37 years in consulting and was appalled by my experience.

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5.0
May 20, 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
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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