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We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. As a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise, we bring a Total Design approach to our work with our clients. This is how we shape a better world.

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Civil Engineer
3.6
2 March 2026
Decent place, but project demands vary
Pros: I've found a good group of people here. The hybrid work model is a huge plus, letting me balance office days with working from home. For Civil Engineer roles, the benefits package is pretty standard and decent.
Cons: Work-life balance here is inconsistent. There are times as a Civil Engineer when project deadlines mean working long hours, especially in the architecture and engineering industry. It's not always a 40-hour week.
Advice to Management: Try to manage project allocations better so engineers don't get burnt out. Consistent communication on workload expectations would also help.
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Structural Engineer
3.6
3 April 2026
Decent Hybrid Model, But It's Project Dependent
Pros: I've been able to work from home a couple days a week pretty consistently as a Structural Engineer in the San Francisco office. It's nice not having to commute every single day. The flexibility is generally there if you manage your client meetings well.
Cons: The work-life balance can get tricky when projects ramp up. There's an expectation for more onsite presence during crucial project phases, which cuts into that work flexibility. It can be hard to adjust your schedule then, even with the hybrid model.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize the hybrid policy more across different project teams. It feels a bit uneven sometimes how much flexibility certain managers allow versus others. Transparency on expectations during crunch times would help.
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Structural Engineer
3.6
3 April 2026
Pay's okay, benefits are pretty solid here
Pros: The health benefits are actually pretty good, which is a big plus. I appreciated the *401k match* too; it's a solid perk. For a *Structural Engineer* in the *San Francisco, CA* office, the *hybrid work* model helps balance costs and commutes.
Cons: However, the base salary felt a bit low for the *San Francisco Bay Area* cost of living. Raises aren't huge, and it's tough to negotiate a significant bump year over year. I've heard some other *civil engineering* companies in the area pay more for similar experience.
Advice to Management: Management should seriously re-evaluate salary bands, especially for *experienced engineers* in high cost-of-living areas like *San Francisco*. It's getting harder to retain top talent when competitors offer better base pay.
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