AECOM

Pros: As a Civil Engineer, I've worked on some really interesting infrastructure projects. The corporate environment here means good project stability. You get to learn a lot if you're proactive.
Cons: The pay structure for entry to mid-level engineering roles isn't competitive, especially in a city like Dallas, TX. Benefits are pretty standard; nothing special. I don't feel like raises really keep up with inflation or market rates.
Advice to Management: Re-evaluate salary bands for Civil Engineer roles, especially for those with several years of experience. Invest more in competitive benefits to retain talent.

Pros: I've met some really solid folks here, especially within my direct project teams. It's a huge company, so there's always a new infrastructure project for a Civil Engineer to jump on. The hybrid work model in the Los Angeles office is a big plus for work-life balance.
Cons: The overall company culture feels a bit disconnected and very corporate. It's hard to feel like part of a bigger team sometimes, especially across different departments. The internal bureaucracy can be a real drag for engineering consulting work.
Advice to Management: Try to foster more cross-departmental connections. Break down some of the internal silos to improve collaboration and make people feel more connected within this large corporate structure.

Pros: It's a big name in the infrastructure industry, which looks good on a resume. As a Civil Engineer, I got to work on some large-scale public works projects. There's good benefits and a solid 401k plan.
Cons: The company culture can feel pretty corporate and siloed across departments. There's not a lot of flexibility for hybrid or remote work in the Denver office, which is a bummer. It's tough to feel like more than just a number sometimes.
Advice to Management: Try to foster more team cohesion and empower local management to offer better work flexibility options. It would help retain talent in engineering consulting.