The worst place... - Engineer Highland Associates Employee Review

1.0
7 June 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None really. They have none

Cons

All of those 5 star reviews are the company employees or engineers that never researched their market value and now cope with thinking that the company cares about that and that they “like it” here... you will learn a lot in the very first 2 months, especially since you won’t be part of any project since you are learning, BUT be warned, the company does not have any concern about you, your social life, or sleep for that matter. Sure, investment bankers also put in many hours, but they at least get compensated. Be prepared to get micromanaged by your department manager multiple times in a day. Be prepared to meet impossible deadlines that cut into your time with your family. Be prepared to be underpaid for what you are worth as an engineer and told that your master’s degree doesn’t matter. Be prepared to have your manager cut into your lunch break and not even have it without being bothered to do a CAD design. This will be the end result of you joining here. There is no overtime pay, BUT you will be working overtime very frequently. Some even work 80hrs. Please don’t make the mistake of being sucked into their pipe dream into thinking they care and that your hard work will pay off, cause it won’t.

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5.0
16 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great experience at this company, learned a lot as an Intern

Cons

Wish I was able to work with more people

2.0
21 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work-from-home Fridays offer a nice work-life balance. There’s a good level of independence and flexibility in day-to-day tasks. Benefits are solid, and the office has grown to include more young professionals, creating a more balanced age range. A great place to gain hands-on experience and learn from seasoned industry veterans.

Cons

The firm has potential, but it’s held back by weak management, minimal onboarding, and a top-down culture that discourages open communication and growth. New hires, often fresh out of school, receive little structured guidance or mentorship which leaves them feeling unsupported. Senior staff can feel distant or unapproachable, and career paths are unclear for junior employees. There’s also a noticeable divide between leadership and younger staff, both culturally and physically, which creates barriers to collaboration. The physical office environment is outdated, poorly maintained, and in need of serious upgrades - affecting both morale and productivity.

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