Pros
Good vacation and sick time and good benefits
Cons
To start, the project managers were very difficult to work with. They tended to micromanage everything, tracked your hours closely, and it often felt like someone was constantly watching to make sure you weren’t taking breaks. Blame was often pushed onto the team, and when I asked questions to clarify tasks, I was criticized for doing so. Yet, if a mistake happened because I didn’t ask questions, I would still be blamed. It felt like a lose-lose situation. There was little to no support from the PEs (Project Engineers), who were supposed to mentor and guide us. Instead, they sometimes mocked mistakes rather than offering constructive feedback. The team structure was also disorganized. Since the PMs (Project Managers) weren’t engineers, there were often conflicting instructions between them and the PEs when reviewing redlines. This miscommunication created confusion and led to employees getting in trouble for things outside of their control, instead of the PM and PE working together to resolve the issue. Mistakes were tracked and repeatedly brought up, creating a stressful environment. While the company offered a hybrid work model, it didn’t feel supportive. I would receive Teams messages every 30 minutes asking for updates and questioning why tasks weren’t finished yet. There were also issues with accountability. For example, a PM hit my car in the parking lot but denied responsibility, even when I had proof. The company culture was disappointing, especially for people of color. I experienced a lack of respect and inclusion, and often felt uncomfortable in the workplace. On snow days, if you worked from home for safety, the PMs would criticize you for not risking the drive. If you got sick and followed protocol by staying home and using sick time, they would still express frustration. Overall, I would not recommend working here based on my experience.
