Poor leadership, no raises, high turnover - Project Manager WSP Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The technical bench strength is missing. Their turnover rate is about 30% per year. It is a revolving door, with the good ones leaving within a year, and the dead wood sticking around forever. They have several lawsuits on-going, with poor, shoddy engineering and planning, and it is not uncommon for WSP to be kicked off job sites for sheer incompetence. They prefer hiring associates rather that full time employees to lower their overhead costs. They work the young engineers to the bone, with little or no extra compensation. A company performing technical work is being led by VP's and Directors who are art graduates, blue collared technologists or accountants, so what do you expect!

Cons

WSP acquires companies with no planning or strategic direction. It is a big whale with its mouth wide open, swallowing whatever comes in. The Oracle implementation was a joke. People are still struggling. They have a hard time integrating companies and their ERP system is a big failure. They told people to stop complaining about the Oracle project. They have also insisted on people returning to the office 3 days a week, so if WFH is your thing, think again. Look at the job board, and see how many vacancies they have! There's an obvious retention problem this company is facing, and that speaks volumes about the leadership.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
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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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