I’m not sure how this company stays in business - Designer Stantec Employee Review

3.0
18 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits Relaxed atmosphere Hybrid or fully remote working Sit around for months out of the year with no work and still get a paycheck

Cons

Management doesn’t have a clue what’s really going on. Lack of work. You only get work if you have been there awhile and know people. Silos everywhere - one group doesn’t communicate with others. New employees are basically left out to dry when it comes to company standards.

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay time off Flexible Good benefits

Cons

Long work hours And working on the weekends

2.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid Work and access to useful engineering tools

Cons

Projects are inconsistent in organization and structure (some good some bad). High (and strict) utilization requirements of >93% for entry level and mid level engineers results in overtime with overlapping work loads to avoid any downtime between projects. No development or mentorship strategy around work assignments, the main goal is to keep utilization up. Stantec has been very focused on cutting costs by offshoring, limiting conference attendance, reducing volunteer hours, no tuition reimbursement, multiple layers of approvals to attend in-office CPR training, etc. Very corporate environment and top heavy management with over 240+ “Vice Presidents” currently at the company. Difficult to get raises/promotions besides annual raise. Typical raise is ~3-5% with a good review depending on where your current salary is in relation to the pay range for your career level.

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