Great company to work at - Trade Assistant AGI Engineering Employee Review

Great benefits and compensation. Rewarding work building robotic tank cleaning equipment for the nuclear industry. Exposed to a wide variety of engineering challenges. Small business with opportunities to fill multiple roles.

Work can be extremely technical and challenging, which can be overwhelming if one is not prepared. Stringent quality requirements associated with nuclear/government work.

Early work hours: A 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule allows for a decent work-life balance if overtime isn’t required. Exposure to diverse projects: Working in a small company meant touching multiple areas of a project, offering hands-on experience and skill growth. Direct access to leadership (initially): Early opportunities to interact with the owner, who has deep technical knowledge, were insightful. Desire for modernization: There is intent to adopt modern software tools and practices, which could be beneficial if fully embraced.

Lack of clear direction: Instructions came from multiple people, often conflicting or changing without warning. Owner bottleneck: The owner required final say on most decisions but was frequently unavailable, causing project delays and frustration. Changing priorities: Work direction would shift suddenly, even after significant time was invested, making progress feel futile. Ineffective implementation of tools: Project management software was introduced but not consistently used or supported. Long hours: Once projects fell behind, 10+ hour workdays became the norm. Reactive culture: Rather than proactive planning, the environment centered around urgent fire drills and last-minute pivots.