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Geosyntec Consultants

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I've lost track of how many times this job has made me cry - Staff Scientist Geosyntec Consultants Employee Review

1.0
Jan 21, 2026
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Pros

Most of the people I've done field work with have been fun to work with.

Cons

As a junior employee with no previous environmental consulting experience, my experience here has been mostly negative. I've received very little training and it's difficult to just 'figure things out' on my own, as communication is lacking or nonexistent. Field work is often scheduled last minute with little information. I've been sent out for field work feeling like I had no idea what I was doing, despite attempts to get more guidance. Issues with my performance are not brought up until my performance review, making it harder to address short-comings proactively. My supervisor rarely checks in. Projects tend to be very disorganized. Heavy emphasis on having a lot of 'billable' hours. I feel the work-life balance is poor. Pay isn't great and the PTO is very lacking. This job is seriously impacting my mental health and I hope to leave as soon as possible.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

Well run and well-respected overall

Cons

Only the cons typically associated with the env consulting field, nothing company-specific

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is a lot of variety of work available for those seeking it and eager to diversify their skill set. Cross collaboration between groups, offices, and practices is highly encouraged. It has been a unique experience among other consulting firms I’ve worked at, as Geosyntec prizes doing cool work on cool projects over just trying to maximize how much money is coming in. The atmosphere doesn’t feel internally competitive, and there isn’t generally a sense of possessiveness of work amongst managers and working groups. Many projects I’ve been on have been multidisciplinary efforts with teams assembled from all over to get the right people in the right position on each project, regardless of who may be the “profit center” for the revenue.

Cons

Sometimes, because of the pros described above, organization of projects can feel a little stretched thin, and the consequence of such collaboration and cross-team work sharing can sometimes lead to a lacking of accountability in the leadership structure on a project, as people are performing work for other groups and managers they do not directly or indirectly report to. Additionally, I feel like the company is a little top heavy on senior managers, principals, and senior principals, and it can feel as a mid-career employee that there isn’t enough early-mid career support on projects.

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