Pros
I have been at Collins for 2-1/2 years and have had nothing but a great experience here. I'm motivated to write to dismiss a few negative reviews that were posted by former employees whose experience was atypical in my estimation. I work as a structural engineer mainly focused on bridge inspections.
The leadership in the Denver office is outstanding. I have always felt completely supported in any initiative I was inspired to take. They are open to new ideas from individuals at any level. They are the hardest workers in the office; they lead by example.
Collins employees have a quality of work standard that exceeds competitors. We take no short cuts and we don't sacrifice our standards, even if it means we lose money once and a while, because we know that integrity is the most profitable long-term game. This attitude starts from the top: the managers and leaders demonstrate their adherence to high quality - they do not force it on others - and that mindset trickles down the chain.
You couldn't ask for a better culture. There are a diverse set of interests and skills here, but everyone has a few things is common: everyone takes care of him/herself, is always trying to improve, and has fun at work. I have great friends at work and look forward to coming in to hang out with them every day.
The Denver office mainly specializes in structural inspections, bridge load ratings and design, and land development. However, we are always looking to expand our scope of expertise. The company's resources extend across the country with skillsets spanning a wide spectrum, which allows us to tap into new markets even if we don't have the expertise locally.
Cons
Since I HAVE to write some cons: I'm not a big fan of the company motto: "Added Value". Seems kind of vague and obvious.
