Ridiculous Hours - Field Engineer Hensel Phelps Employee Review

2.0
Feb 1, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-The nature of the work is both interesting and challenging. -You will never be bored. -Great health benefits.

Cons

-You are expected to work 60+ hours in a normal week. During more hectic project phases 60 easily becomes 80 hrs/week. Your weekends are not yours. You don't get compensated for all the extra time yet it is still expected/required of you. -It's all about who you know (who you suck up to) not what you know. -Hard to get support (both personal and task-related) from superiors. -Minority retention is horrible.

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5.0
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Pros

Strong values & great managers.

Cons

Work load can get heavy and you may relocate.

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Hensel Phelps Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of our strong values and supportive leadership. We also understand that the demands of the construction industry can sometimes create heavy workloads and relocation opportunities. We value your feedback and wish you continued success in your career.
4.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

This company has great leadership from Area Superintendents and above.

Cons

If the process is not learned in the beginning, then the construction portion may be more difficult because of how KPI's are reviewed.

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