Is Hensel Phelps a good company to work for?

Hensel Phelps has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,107 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Hensel Phelps to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Hensel Phelps have been left by employees working as Project Superintendent , Field Engineer Intern and Area Superintendent .

Does Hensel Phelps pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hensel Phelps employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hensel Phelps. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hensel Phelps?

78% of Hensel Phelps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hensel Phelps 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hensel Phelps?

Field Engineer (273) , Office Engineer (118) , Project Engineer (93) , Area Superintendent (42) , Intern (35) , Project Manager (30) , Field Engineer Intern (18) , Field/Office Engineer (18) , Safety Engineer (14) , Lead Estimator (11) , Operations Intern (11) , Project Superintendent (11) , Engineer (10) , Internship (9) , Manager (8)

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

"The benefits are great but it's even better to know that you're working around a group of equally dedicated people." ((in 183 reviews)); "Great people to work with and be around" ((in 95 reviews)); "The culture both at work and out of work is great." ((in 49 reviews)); "Good Training" ((in 25 reviews)); "Paid 100% Great Salary" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Long Hours and very intense" ((in 159 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 96 reviews)); "Expected Long hours and hard (sometimes physical) work." ((in 71 reviews)); "It's due to upper management (VP,OP,GS,PM,PS) encouraging the staff during meetings, to increase HP's overall score due to a low rating that they have been receiving." ((in 22 reviews)); "5. Inconsistent Management: The company has grown so fast it has forced them to systematically promote." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hensel Phelps layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Hensel Phelps locations?

Denver , Phoenix , Los Angeles , Austin , Irvine , Honolulu , Washington , Orlando , San Francisco , Tysons Corner , San Diego , San Jose , Seattle , Houston , Nashville , Tampa , El Paso , Greeley , Dallas , Sacramento , Chandler , Colorado Springs , Cheyenne , Fort Collins , Galveston , Pleasanton , Pensacola , SeaTac , Bethesda , Jacksonville

Hensel Phelps reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(968 total reviews)

Bradley A. Jeanneret

93% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Hensel Phelps has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 968 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hensel Phelps employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

968 reviews

3.0

May 20, 2026

Growth opportunities exist, but long hours and unclear structure

Commissioning engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick growth in their current MCIS department. Can move to other positions if you chase it.

Cons

Long hours, no clear structure with this department, and leadership can be difficult to communicate with or get support from.

Hensel Phelps Response

3w

Thank you for providing us with such a thoughtful review! As you mention, Hensel Phelps is dedicated to providing our people with the best growth opportunities, and we strive to provide our people with plenty of resources to be successful in their careers. We appreciate your feedback.

2.0

May 19, 2026

Strong salary and benefits, but training is lacking

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good 401k plan, great starting salary, lots of locations to be relocated within the US.

Cons

Weak training during the beginning.

Hensel Phelps Response

1mo

We appreciate your thoughts and feedback. As you mention, Hensel Phelps is dedicated to providing our people with the best benefits in the industry such as a fully covered health plan, a significant unmatched percentage to one’s 401K and more. Hensel Phelps utilizes all reviews to help evolve our company and takes each one seriously.

3.0

May 19, 2026

Talented team but expect long hours and no balance

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For the most part, everyone is competent at their respective positions. They have some very talented and smart team members that are good to learn from. Long-term compensation is really good if you are willing to grind it out your first 5 years.

Cons

No work/life balance, 12-hour days are expected even though you are on salary, New employees are not compensated fairly for the amount of hours.

Hensel Phelps Response

1mo

We appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Hensel Phelps utilizes all reviews to help evolve our company and takes each one seriously. We want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Hensel Phelps firmly believes that our greatest asset is our people. Hensel Phelps recognizes the importance of a great workplace and is committed to addressing any concerns that are brought to our attention.

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Talented team but expect long hours and no balance

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