WGI Project Engineer reviews

2.2

8% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)
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David Wantman

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4 reviews
2.0
Nov 5, 2024

Wasn't For Me

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Pros

- My direct manager was the best I ever had, and I'll always remember/cherish the relationships I built with my team. - Free swag (YETI cups, tshirts, etc)

Cons

The CEO responded to a previous review with “WGI has… never missed a year with bonus payments”. Let’s be 100% clear: We have not received bonuses for over 3 years. There is no profit sharing. WGI does not pay for your insurance. Your base pay is your entire pay. If you are told elsewise, it’s a lie. Pay was competitive enough for a couple years. Not anymore. This year my percent pay increase was 2.7%, which doesn’t even touch the cost of living increase. Money is spent frivolously and not on overhead investments such as training, quality monitoring, or employee development. Working from home is not an option, even if your position does not benefit from an in-office presence. It is a rigid policy with very few exceptions. Individuality is not encouraged. You will fit into a box or you won’t fit in at all. I’ve seen several amazing employees leave because they didn’t fit the rigid roles. Creativity is stifled and participation is discouraged. Basically, it’s their way or the highway, and if you want to work there long-term, just keep your head down.

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WGI Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’ll do our best to address your concerns: 1. We have maintained a consistent history of paying bonuses each year, which are performance-based and awarded based on meeting specific goals. If you didn’t receive a bonus, it may have been due to performance alignment. We’re sorry if this wasn’t communicated clearly. 2. At WGI, we cover over 70% of healthcare costs, including for employees, spouses, and dependents. This is part of our commitment to supporting our team’s well-being and our first core value of Passion for People. 3. Pay increases are structured around individual performance and market trends, rather than cost-of-living adjustments, to ensure competitive and merit-based compensation. 4. Regarding training and development, we make a significant annual investment in these areas, with dedicated funding to support professional growth. If you didn’t have access to specific training opportunities, it may have been due to project priorities or your manager not recommending you for training. We’re open to hearing specific suggestions on how we can improve here. 5. Our in-person collaboration model is central to our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. While we understand your desire for flexibility, but we believe our approach best supports our team's efficiency, quality, learning, and the service. 6. We embrace all ideas and an open-door environment. It’s unfortunate you seemed to have missed this. We are sincerely appreciative of your six-year contribution and are hopeful you found employment that aligned with your needs. We wish you all the best!
2.0
Jan 4, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good salary and fair benefits

Cons

Hostile work environment, unprofessional employees, unfair practices

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WGI Response
2y
“We encourage you to report any experiences of a hostile work environment. For confidential and anonymous reporting, please use the WGI hotline. Your information is vital for a thorough and fair evaluation of the situation. Remember, your voice matters in maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.“
4.0
Apr 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse projects, good bonuses, involved management.

Cons

Not much opportunity to grow. Most of the higher positions that I have seen filled are through outside hires.

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WGI Response
5y
Thank you for providing your thoughts on WGI. We do take pride in the diversity of our work, clients, and geographic reach. Part of our strategy is to control as much of our destiny as possible, and diverse projects build diverse firms and diverse professionals. Typically, over 30% of profits are returned to our team members in the form of incentive compensation and the plan is designed to provide increasing levels of awards at an exponential rate in comparison to the increase in profits. Yes, the management team is very hands on at WGI. It’s part of our culture and the close integration of our team is one way of exemplifying one of our three core values: Passion for People. Growth at WGI is unlimited and I’d like you to meet with your direct supervisor (and HR if you desire) to discuss your goals and career path. We have many professionals who started with us as college graduates or as their first jobs in the marketplace that have now been with WGI for 10, 15 and 20 years. All of them have experienced increasing levels in responsibility and compensation. Let’s get you on the right plan and set in the right direction for success at WGI.
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