Stay FAR away. Especially if you’re a woman - Information Technology American Water Employee Review

1.0
May 15, 2022
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Pros

Decent PTO but that’s about it

Cons

Below market value salaries Toxic work environments Management refuses to admit they’re short staffed so they stretch teams thin with insane working hours to meet unreasonable deadlines Lower management is a boys club that will turn a blind eye to any complaints made by women New CTO is so far removed from issues on the ground floor and middle management probably isn’t telling him the truth about issues so he gets on town halls and talks about how great the company culture is. A lot of favoritism happens especially when it comes to raises and promotions. If you don’t play along with the corporate game you will find yourself excluded from meetings or certain conversations. If you give management any grief on issues, you’ll find yourself being squeezed (retaliation is huge at this company)

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Everything is really good. I value how much they care about safety. They practice what they preach.

Cons

You have to wait a year in your current position before applying to move up.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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