Stressful and unfriendly work environment - Civil Engineer Stantec Employee Review

2.0
30 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well-known consultants Good on the resume Gained experience within the first year. Almost no experience to be gained after the first year

Cons

It's all about profit regardless the work quality ! Several technical mistakes are covered behind fancy colorful reports No hope to raise to high or intermediate level management if you're relying on your work only. Network with the powerful and right people and you'll get promoted regardless your knowledge and skills

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Hybrid Work and access to useful engineering tools

Cons

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