Electrical Design Engineer - Electrical Design Engineer WSP Employee Review

4.0
Jul 14, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable employment; great projects; a lot of good team members willing to help and teach, full benefits package; most of the time you work 8 hrs per day and sometimes work longer when needed to submit deadlines.

Cons

No company is perfect but the cons from my experience are what you would experience in most big firms. Some projects move very slowly; a huge airport project I was expected to work long term on was lost so I had to struggle everyday for a few months to try to find work with other groups and see if I can be used to help them out. It was very boring and frustrating during this period but eventually other big projects came in and I started working on them and was content. One of my group members did not have an engineering degree so it's like "what is he doing here or what am I doing here?". In my opinion I think it is better to work for a small firm when starting your career so that you get better experience since you would be given more responsibility and work closer with experienced engineers and will have a bigger part in the project. Then after obtaining sufficient experience after a few years it can be good to work for a big firm and manage your own group.

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5.0
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Pros

Great collaboration across the company / across business lines, strong leadership and communication down to all levels.

Cons

A lot of change / growing pains, but nothing you cant handle

5.0
May 19, 2026
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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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