A warning to entry level job seekers going into a research role - Research Analyst E Source Employee Review

3.0
Jun 30, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

-The org is pretty well respected in the industry -Some good topical variation in your work -Learn a very unique skill set of writing, speaking, event organizing, and advising/consulting

Cons

A word of caution if you are just graduating and looking to work at E Source as a researcher. They target new grads. They will help you develop a very unique skill set which is actually great as a career jumping-off point. But don't expect this to be a long-term career path. There's a lot of pressure on a small group of researchers to deliver, meanwhile a huge entrenched management class that spends all day in meetings amongst themselves. You'll constantly be asked for more output and to follow new procedures/requirements by this management class. There's virtually no career path, you might get a few promotions but at most, after 3+ years they'll make you a 'people manager' of one or two people which is how there becomes a huge management class with very few people actually doing the work. TL;DR : Ok place to learn some skills but not a place to build a career.

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5.0
Jul 28, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- This company attracts extremely intelligent and dedicated employees - Employee development and well-being are top priorities - Pay is competitive for most locations - Many positions are remote allowing for good work-life balance - A mission of "building a sustainable future in partnership with utilities" resonates with my personal passion of sustainability

Cons

- If you're not passionate about making positive changes in the utility industry, this may not be the right company for you

2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people who are directly involved with project work are smart and passionate. Project work is interesting and feels meaningful

Cons

C-suite leadership is hyper-focused on profits. I worry this will lead to higher turnover, lower work quality, and less happy clients over time. C-suite leadership also seems to make decisions in a vacuum without consulting the teams who are actually impacted by those decisions There is limited investment in employees and our professional growth. Clunky systems, unclear expectations, and poor communication between departments. Limited to no investment in culture, employee well-being, or team cohesion

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