Great collegues, little advancement - Mechanical Engineer WSP Employee Review

3.0
18 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Big disclaimer : WSP is a huge company with many directors and business lines. This applies to my experience only. However, I have seen/heard many similar complaints from other employees in other business lines. And overall senior management sentiment seems shared. Great collegues, interesting projects, relatively large autonomy. Great learning opportunity (even though you will need to learn on your own).

Cons

No real opportunities for career advancement. They milk project managers, i.e. compensation is at/below industry and many of the larger projects come with a level of stress you wouldn't have at a smaller firm. Not enough ressources. For such a large firm, it's quite troubling that they are unable to tap into the expertise of their worldwide people. PMs are forced to work sometimes very long hours, for not much reward. For younger engineers : no real mentorship or structured learning. You will have to do a lot of learning on your own. Ethics. When one of the sitting board members has been fined for ethics violations, don't preach to your employees about keeping their moral compass straight. We need no lessons from those who have profited from such ethic violations.

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Cons

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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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