Sketchy management but okay for new graduates - Electrical Designer Sargent & Lundy Employee Review

2.0
Jun 8, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of work and you will get to see various design and project types. Great place to get your feet wet for young designers/engineers. Vacation and benefits were competitive.

Cons

Nepotism is rampant, favoritism even more so. 'What have you done for me lately' attitude from management. Work 70hrs/week today and dog meat in 3 months when things slows. In order to stay competitive they increase new higher pay faster than current employees. Meaning at some point you will train someone making as much, if not more than you are making.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Decent pay and interesting projects that allow for good professional development.

Cons

Absolutely horrendous work-life balance. I have been at the company for almost 20 years and their lack of support and flexibility for parents is incredibly disappointing. Going to the office requirements are unrealistic with little kids, and some of the newly minted managers are on a power trip, micromanaging high performers and quoting pto policies if you need to run 30min errands midday.

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