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Smart Energy Water

Is this your company?

It really is as bad as the other reviews say. - Project Manager Smart Energy Water Employee Review

1.0
Mar 30, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sort of fast growth, although no1 really knows where or how it's coming. Customers, funding, and even some internal employee titles are kept a secret. It's very weird. Mgmt is aware that the company has crazy turnover, so they are doing more happy hours. Doesn't help the fact that everything else sucks. People there are smart and hardworking but they don't stay long. This is the first job I have left before at least hitting the 2 year mark.

Cons

You are watched like a hawk: you could work 90 hour weeks, but don't dare leave at 4:30 or take a 62 minute lunch, or you will have an email warning from HR. You are told to work beyond 8-5 but the company doesn't let you leave early or take any time for your personal life. No matter how many hours of your time you used on the weekend or after 5. If you work well it's not recognized, if you work in a way that's not up to CEO's style, you are threatened. Was told by manager that you are scolded for "checking out on weekends" when you don't check email on weekends of holidays. CEO tells people that because Google and Yahoo aren't allowed to have their people work from home we shouldn't expect it. Its rumored that CEO brags about telling interview candidates that if they want work/life balance they should go somewhere else. Some people can work with this, I can't. I'll be gone as soon as I have another job.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work and collaborative

Cons

Nothing is wrong with management

1.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The starting and base compensation is exceptionally competitive and easily the biggest draw to the company.

Cons

Immense Turnover Rate: There is a massive and noticeable revolving door here. Employee turnover is incredibly high across teams, which severely impacts day-to-day operations and team continuity. Outdated Technology & Vision: The company relies heavily on old technology and lacks a modern, forward-thinking vision. Innovation is minimal, making it difficult to progress or feel like you are building future-proof skills. Unhappy Clients: Due to operational gaps and outdated systems, client satisfaction is low. You will likely spend a lot of time managing frustrated customers and dealing with the fallout of unmet expectations. Unethical Executive Management: Leadership actions and decisions often cross into unethical territory. There is a distinct lack of transparency, integrity, and trust from the executive level down, which heavily damages company morale.

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