Is Terracon a good company to work for?

Terracon has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,263 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Terracon to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Terracon have been left by employees working as Senior Staff Engineer , Engineering Technician II and Department Manager .

Does Terracon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Terracon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Terracon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Terracon?

72% of Terracon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Terracon 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Terracon?

Engineering Technician (66) , Project Manager (54) , Staff Engineer (40) , Field Engineer (34) , Technician (31) , Field Technician (30) , Field Geologist (29) , Engineering Technician II (22) , Senior Staff Engineer (22) , Staff Scientist (19) , Field Scientist (18) , Project Engineer (17) , Engineer (16) , Senior Project Manager (16) , Staff Geologist (14)

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

"The people I work with everyday are great and make what I'm doing better." ((in 97 reviews)); "Benefits were good in 2009 but eroded through the years and by 2013 were fairly expensive." ((in 95 reviews)); "They have built a great safety" ((in 25 reviews)); "The coworkers are great." ((in 23 reviews)); "Working at Terracon is a great opportunity to get your feet wet in the environmental world." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Work for low pay and get the blame for everyone else's screw up's (LAB MANAGER)." ((in 104 reviews)); "Poor management and don’t value field staff" ((in 54 reviews)); "Can be long hours and lots of deliverables" ((in 41 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management (again, this is dependent on the office you are in) often low" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Terracon layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Terracon locations?

Dallas , Houston , Atlanta , Raleigh , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Oklahoma City , Olathe , Denver , Salt Lake City , Lenexa , Austin , Indianapolis , Charleston , Greensboro , College Station , Seattle , Jacksonville , Greenville , Omaha , League City , Nashville , Des Moines , Portland , Wheat Ridge , Phoenix , Tempe , Washington , Kansas City

Terracon reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(360 total reviews)

M. Gayle Packer

88% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

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4.0

Apr 25, 2021

Long days and little pay but good exposure to the construction industry

Engineering technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of exposure to the construction industry

Cons

Long days and too little pay to begin

Terracon Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Offering competitive pay, rewarding our employee-owners for their work, and fostering a supportive work environment is vital to the success of Terracon. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com. We appreciate your outreach and the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

2.0

Apr 20, 2021

It's not really an inspection agency, they only want technicians

Senior special inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Payroll is according to the California wage rules, OT after 8, etc

Cons

Management: out of touch, not approachable, broken commitments

Terracon Response

5y

Always good to hear from current/previous employees, and thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Our management team is focused on creating a work environment that fosters open and constructive communication, which is vital to the success of our company. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com.

4.0

Apr 20, 2021

Good company

Staff scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and lots of support

Cons

Low entry pay even with upper degree

Terracon Response

5y

Thank you for your thoughts about the Terracon team! We strive to develop and enhance a corporate culture that continues to elevate Terracon as an employer of choice for all in our industry. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com. We appreciate your outreach and the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

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