Amazing company - Success requires sacrifice - Project Engineer Mortenson Employee Review

4.0
16 Nov 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Mortenson literally strives to be a "far superior" builder compared to the competition. So, the company will do everything it needs to accomplish this. 50+ year track record of amazing, successful projects. Amazing C-level leadership. Lots of opportunities to grow. You'll work on some of the most amazing, high profile projects in the country. Great benefits, profit sharing, and health plan.

Cons

Because Mortenson strives to be the best, a lot will be required of you. Projects are always expected to be done early and under budget, no matter what which may include working long hours, moving around the country, or working weekends. Don't expect to work 40 hours a week in the filed. This isn't necessarily a con, but it can be challenging if you have a family and want a more traditional, 8-5 job.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
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Pros

Hands-on experience with team guidance.

Cons

Hours can be difficult if working a field position.

3.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Huge company with a lot of resources. - Cool projects.

Cons

- Pay is not great especially for the amount of hours they want you to put in. - They do not pay for experience. So, it’s a good place to start, but if you have experience, go somewhere else. - They hire and promote way too quickly which means inexperienced people are in charge. - If you work in the field, you will be putting in 50-60 hours a week often and they justify it by saying you get subsistence. Do the math, you’re not getting paid very well at those hours even with subsistence. Also subsistence is a benefit for traveling, not justification for overusing employees. - While a lot of the people are good, it is a very political atmosphere.

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