Is Stantec a good company to work for?

Stantec has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 4,104 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Stantec to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Stantec have been left by employees working as Architectural Designer , Civil Engineering Intern and Intern .

Does Stantec pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stantec employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stantec. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stantec?

69% of Stantec employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stantec 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stantec?

Engineer (128) , Project Manager (125) , Civil Engineer (122) , Environmental Scientist (67) , Project Engineer (52) , Architect (46) , Structural Engineer (46) , Mechanical Engineer (44) , Designer (42) , Intern (40) , Civil Designer (34) , Consultant (33) , Senior Project Manager (32) , Project Accountant (29) , Administrative Assistant (27)

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

"It has a lot of busy times and some lulls but the people you work with are great and I definitely enjoyed my time here." ((in 336 reviews)); "good benefit and 401 k and good" ((in 194 reviews)); "Great culture and innovative thinking" ((in 165 reviews)); "Work Life balance can be good if you can turn off your desires to execute good work and resign yourself to disorganization and mediocrity." ((in 156 reviews)); "Great people and team to work with." ((in 98 reviews))

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

"low pay and projects are not that interesting" ((in 150 reviews)); "the salary is low and becoming uncompetitive" ((in 109 reviews)); "poor management and leadership at the department level." ((in 64 reviews)); "No bonuses or awards" ((in 38 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stantec layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Stantec locations?

New York , Denver , Boston , Chicago , Houston , Sacramento , Miami , Philadelphia , Austin , Minneapolis , Phoenix , San Francisco , Raleigh , Seattle , Los Angeles , Lexington-Fayette , Dallas , Tampa , San Diego , Atlanta , Washington , Pittsburgh , Salt Lake City , Irvine , Burlington , Chandler , Columbus , Bakersfield , Walnut Creek , Detroit

Stantec reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(3,575 total reviews)

Gord Johnston

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Stantec has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,575 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stantec 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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4K reviews

4.0

Oct 22, 2025

Civil engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely people, global firm so easy to move across the world with work

Cons

Hard to move up because it’s a massive firm

3.0

Oct 22, 2025

Good projects long hours

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good mix of large projects and experienced individuals to work with

Cons

- Pay doesn’t reflect the long hours - Favouritism

4.0

Oct 20, 2025

Passionate Teams, Missed Opportunities for Recognition

Associate, interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many people genuinely care about the work and bring a lot of heart and skill to what they do. There’s good flexibility and space to work independently. There are opportunities to create and improve processes if you take initiative.

Cons

Recognition can be uneven. Contributions don’t always translate into visibility or growth. Work tends to stay with familiar teams. It can be hard to access new opportunities. Burnout is common when people give a lot and feel unseen. Pay progression doesn't always reflect experience or impact. Paths to advancement are unclear without strong internal support.

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