Is HDR a good company to work for?

HDR has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,039 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at HDR to a friend and 86% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HDR have been left by employees working as Bridge EIT , Water/Wastewater Engineer and Mechanical Engineer .

Does HDR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HDR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HDR. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HDR?

79% of HDR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HDR 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HDR?

Project Manager (73) , Engineer (59) , Civil Engineer (43) , Intern (29) , Design Coordinator (28) , Marketing Coordinator (28) , Architect (26) , Bridge Engineer (25) , Project Coordinator (23) , Water/Wastewater Engineer (21) , Project Accountant (19) , IT Support Specialist (18) , Mechanical Engineer (17) , Project Engineer (17) , Senior Engineer (17)

What are the pros of working at HDR according to real employee reviews?

"Great People and Professionals" ((in 165 reviews)); "Great benefits and great for networking" ((in 157 reviews)); "Employee culture is great" ((in 108 reviews)); "Good pay for engineering internship" ((in 70 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 68 reviews))

What are the cons of working at HDR according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and easy to get stuck." ((in 62 reviews)); "Some project managers have absolutely no technical knowledge and more junior level staff must teach them." ((in 31 reviews)); "Upper management not so great" ((in 19 reviews)); "Poor Leadership and lack of committment to employees" ((in 19 reviews)); "long hours and very hierarchial" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about HDR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HDR layoffs and their outlook for job security at HDR in 2026.

What are the top reviewed HDR locations?

Omaha , New York , Denver , Charlotte , Los Angeles , Bellevue , Dallas , Chicago , Austin , Sacramento , Raleigh , San Francisco , Seattle , Houston , Boston , Phoenix , Portland , Billings , Irvine , San Antonio , Kansas City , Minneapolis , Tampa , Folsom , Ann Arbor , Philadelphia , Arlington , Washington , Walnut Creek , Boise

HDR reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,811 total reviews)

John W. Henderson

90% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

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HDR has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,811 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The HDR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jan 28, 2011

Ok if you are lucky

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fexible time, friendly work enviroment

Cons

some uncompetent personals, especailly hr people

2.0

Sep 12, 2010

HDR

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friends that I made are life long friends

Cons

lack of opportunity for growth Pay for industry compared to workload

3.0

Mar 20, 2009

Reward dedication for service without being prodded by subordinates to take action on there behalf.

Systems

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality of company is very high. Level of atonomy is present. Knowledge is vast and products are impressive.

Cons

There has always seemed to be limited feedback or compensation. Obstacles impede quick solutions, without clear definition of who is responsible. Spend allot of time and money going around, rather than focusing on solutions.

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