Does Applied Engineering Inc. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applied Engineering Inc. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applied Engineering Inc.. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applied Engineering Inc.?

72% of Applied Engineering Inc. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applied Engineering Inc. 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Engineering Inc.?

Design Engineer (6) , Engineer (3) , Senior Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Applied Engineering Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers and enjoyable when busy" ((in 3 reviews)); "Very hands off from management once you're on a project." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great opportunities to gain broad experience in a short time." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applied Engineering Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low, especially for entry level" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applied Engineering Inc. redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applied Engineering Inc. redundancy and their outlook for job security at Applied Engineering Inc. in 2026.

Applied Engineering Inc. Reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

David Raatz

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (46 reviews)

Applied Engineering Inc. has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Engineering Inc. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

46 reviews

5.0

18 May 2026

Positive. Good company and people

Design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people and work culture

Cons

Not specific to Applied Engineering but contract work can be tough when there are re-assignments. Pay is less than a what a client would pay their direct employees.

4.0

28 Apr 2026

Great place to build experience and save for retirement, take home pay is unimpressive

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Variety of projects Straightforward career development goals Good work/life balance Supportive culture Employee Stock Ownership Program is great for retirement savings Work for global companies as a 3rd party contractor

Cons

Employee experience is mostly determined by customers, who may not prioritize your development. Compensation reflects the customers' location, often rural areas with no competition for employees

4.0

14 Jan 2026

Nice Place to work, Limited movement

Application developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Employees and managers were nice and friendly. Pay was good for the area I was living in

Cons

Limited in deciding what projects to work on. Some clients didn't know what they wanted and I could of used more guidance.

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Jobs at Applied Engineering Inc.

Senior Design Engineer - Custom Machinery & Automation

Senior Design Engineer - Custom Machinery & Automation

Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

DER Applications Engineer