Get experience, then get out. - Senior Environmental Scientist WSP Employee Review

2.0
Dec 17, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You will be exposed to a lot of interesting projects and will gain broad experience. There are some great technical people there that will become your friends and mentors.

Cons

Never, never, never forget that WSP sees you as a number on a balance sheet. You are there to generate profit. You are there to generate profit, nothing more. Your technical team may desire to do high-quality work (as they should), but no one on the business side cares about that. There is an enormous emphasis (even at the lower management levels) on financial 'metrics' and 'Key Performance Indicators' with little emphasis on training, technical quality, job satisfaction, burnout, high workloads, or professional development. Project budgets are often underbid, and therefore too small to allow high-quality in-depth work, resulting in sub-par work on very tight deadlines. Your technical leaders will care, but management will not. There is a lot of 'corporate speak' that uses warm and fuzzy buzz words that are designed to encourage and motivate you. Don't fall for it - you are there to generate profit. Benefits continue to be cut, but are repackaged as good news stories to employees using flashy 'town hall' meetings and slick emails that will make you cringe with awkwardness. Do your homework. Don't fall for it - you are there to generate profit. Time sheets - your 'target' for chargeable work is a MINIMUM. Even if you always meet your target, you will still be asked to justify every bit of non-chargeable time. If you are not at (or above!) 100% chargeable time, your business leader will make you aware that you are not doing enough. You will be treated as a child rather than a professional (often with many more years of experience than the "manager" that is berating you). Advice to new employees: Work hard, gain as much experience as you can, network with your peers, and use that to springboard to a different company or organization. Remember: Don't fall for it - you are there to generate profit.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Great team culture, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to learn and grow. I gained valuable experience across project coordination, operations, and reporting.

Cons

PTO and sick time are combined into a single accrual bank, which may not align with every employee’s preferences. Benefits are generally competitive, though the 401(k) match could be stronger.

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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