Great work/life balance for a young professional - Water Resources Engineer HDR Employee Review

5.0
Dec 31, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The Austin water group is large and growing, we are constantly winning new and exciting work. There is a push to always be billable, but with the amount of work we have available to us, this isn't an issue. We're busy, but not asked to work extremely long hours unless it's a big push for a day or two before a submittal. I absolutely love the work/life balance in the water group here. There is no pressure from management to not take your PTO, in fact, most of the managers take regular vacations themselves. In my experience, managers have been flexible with hours worked (work more in the beginning of the week and leave early Friday) which has been awesome to keep my social life as a YP. We have no strong mentorship program in the group, but it is very easy to reach out and work with several technical experts in our office when struggling with a problem.

Cons

The company claims an education reimbursement ($25k) but it's pulling teeth to get them to actually agree to fund you if they agree at all. Managers are reluctant to hand over management of minor projects/task to younger PEs which slows career growth. Central Texas is one of the most profitable regions in the company, but that success earns us no more than a pat on the back.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic teamwork. The Coastal Group is very close and highly collaborative. There is a lot of support from upper management in the Coastal Group. Lots of projects lined up.

Cons

PTO and Sick Leave are tied together.

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Excellent work place environment, plenty of continuing education opportunities, and lots of intra-disciplinary events

Cons

Corporate woes will exist anywhere at large companies, nothing special about HDR.

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