employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Geosyntec Consultants

Is this your company?

Much is expected- it is never enough and little to no thank you or returned. Agree with other reviewers: money machine. - Senior Staff Scientist Geosyntec Consultants Employee Review

1.0
Mar 2, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are some very talented individuals in the company and very effective teams. Some projects are executed with genuine innovation and forward thinkers who seem honestly acting in best interest of clients and not on making more work for the company.

Cons

Senior staff pushes junior staff beyond breaking point with little to no recognition. If something goes awry, junior staff to blame in majority of cases harshly and error of senior staff excused or laughed away. Company does not pay overtime and bonuses are selectively given to staff; junior staff receiving less than senior, even if put in overtime consistently and are good deserving employees. Company is not very good at managing staff. Company is inconsistent with message and execution of message. Promoted collaborative efforts, but only when senior staff deem it- there is no willingness to grow junior staff career aspirations beyond what senior staff determines junior staff job will be.

Explore other reviews about Geosyntec Consultants

5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All