Could be somewhere better if you are looking for a career - Anonymous employee KBR Employee Review

2.0
Jan 11, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Laid Back Culture Overseas assaignment Interesting Projects 9/80 Schedule Network with Contractors (Future Potential Employers)

Cons

Lack of Communication No career path or goal planned for young employees Buddy of the boss gets the promotion instead of competence and qualifications Try to keep you on projects overseas even after contract is completed or threaten you that you have not job Many incompetent managers - old management mentality in many middle management personnel. No Training- I have not been to a training class in 4 years. Pretty much have to learn from everday work No reward after long overseas assaginment Those closest to the managers in the office instead of people in the trenches get rewarded. Trains many young people for years, only to see them jump ship to competitors because of lack of career path or compensation

Explore other reviews about KBR

5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great work life balance and exciting challenging work.

Cons

Can feel like your on an Island. Tailored to a self-starter needing very little direction.

5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flex time within a pay month, flexible schedules, an outstanding benefits package including a 401k retirement plans with 100% match on 6% of pretax and Roth contribution elections, several investment options, personalized financial planning through fidelity, employee stock purchase program, student debt retirement savings match program, and HSA options; several health insurance options with a wide range of monthly premiums and available benefits, FSA, HSA, vision, dental (Delta Dental), tuition assistance, PTO, holidays, and much more.

Cons

No automatic/across the board annual cost of living pay adjustments, only 5.3 hours total of PTO (with milestone increases for incumbents) each pay period (no separate sick, personal, annual, vacation, etc.), only 9 paid holidays with one floating holiday, no official employee evaluations or measured expectations, many employment pros and cons are dependent on supervisor on the contract - not corporate.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All