Does COWI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, COWI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at COWI. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at COWI?

83% of COWI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated COWI 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at COWI?

Engineer (48) , Bridge Engineer (13) , Geotechnical Engineer (12) , Structural Engineer (11) , Student Assistant (11) , Bim Engineer (10) , Project Manager (10) , Specialist (10) , Assistant Engineer (9) , Senior Engineer (9) , Graduate Engineer (8) , Associate BIM Engineer (7) , BIM Coordinator (7) , Consultant (7) , Senior Project Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at COWI according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and overall good" ((in 45 reviews)); "People are nice and supportive of one another." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great company and colleagues" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits for employees and hence you an stay long term in the company." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good Work culture and have more benefits" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at COWI according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries" ((in 27 reviews)); "low pay and limited projects" ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay is below average, no bonus" ((in 7 reviews)); "bad salary, bad manager, bad in general" ((in 6 reviews)); "Limited opportunities to stay after contract end" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about COWI layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about COWI layoffs and their outlook for job security at COWI in 2026.

What are the top reviewed COWI locations?

Oakland , New York , Trumbull , Seattle , Florham Park , Denmark , Waupaca , Tempe , Washington , Houston , San Diego , San Francisco , Tallahassee , Denmark , Hockessin , Sweden , India

COWI reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

JENS HØJGAARD CHRISTOFFERSEN

94% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

COWI has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 471 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The COWI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

471 reviews

5.0

Sep 8, 2024

Good company overall!

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interesting projects - No fossil fuel projects - Good staff learning and support

Cons

Below average pay, not very transparent in career salaries

4.0

Sep 8, 2024

Low pay

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance, nice working enviroment

Cons

low pay, no developmental opportunities

4.0

Sep 7, 2024

COWI’s Transformation Brings Challenges, but Still a Great Place to Work

Senior director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- A talented team of smart, dedicated professionals working on impactful projects that benefit both customers and society. - Excellent learning and development opportunities on the job. - A collaborative and positive work environment, even during challenging times.

Cons

- The ongoing transformation has created instability, with layoffs not always handled well, leading to lower morale in some units. - Many leaders are new to their roles and face the additional pressure of increased personal billability. - The top-down approach to implementing changes has left some employees and leaders feeling excluded from decision-making. - Employee engagement and satisfaction may be lower as the organization continues to adjust.

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