Item: Powell Industries
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does Powell Industries pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Powell Industries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Powell Industries. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Powell Industries?

Accepted Answer

93% of Powell Industries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Powell Industries 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Powell Industries?

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Project Manager (34), Engineer (14), Welder (8), Intern (7), Electrical Assembler (6), Material Handler (6), Applications Engineer (5), Field Service Technician (5), Mechanical Engineer (5), Production Worker (5), Business Analyst (4), Senior Electrical Engineer (4), Anonymous (3), Assembler (3), Automation Engineer (3)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The people are great and willing to help" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good benefits n 401k only stayed for the other employees which made other stay" ((in 32 reviews)); "HR is doing a great job building a good culture and keeping morale up." ((in 16 reviews)); "Powell has great work environment and it allows their employees to be challenged and grow." ((in 14 reviews)); "Work life balance was good." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"low paying and little to no job advancement" ((in 32 reviews)); "unskilled, poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Groups are way too top heavy to make money even when oil and gas is doing well. 2 directors, 2 managers, 1 supervisor, 3 people in sales, and 4 project managers and coordinators support the work that is being done by 9 engineers and 3 designers." ((in 8 reviews)); "4. They will try and make you do multiple jobs with no training." ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is conniving." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Powell Industries layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Powell Industries locations?

Accepted Answer

Houston, North Canton, Northlake, South Houston, Canton, Nashville, Chicago, Powell, League City, Richmond, Johnson City, Green Camp, Goleta, Denver, Westlake, Hermitage, Atlanta, Brooklyn Heights

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