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3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

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David Wantman

65% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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1.0
Sep 23, 2025
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Pros

The only redeeming quality of this job is the insurance and 401k package—which, let’s be honest, is the corporate equivalent of a participation trophy. Years ago, bonuses sweetened the deal, but they’ve long since vanished. Post-pandemic, when inflation soared to around 10%, management awarded everyone a 10% pay bump and declared themselves generous heroes of the working class. The fine print? No bonuses that year. They hinted bonuses would eventually return, but three years later, it’s still “eventually.” A clever trick if you’re the one balancing the books—a short-term sacrifice that morphed into a permanent cost-saving measure. For employees, it was less of a raise and more of a rabbit pulled from an empty hat. Many saw through the illusion and left.

Cons

The consulting world is stressful by nature—deadlines pile up, and 50+ hour weeks are almost a given. But this company takes it to performance-art levels of absurdity. Picture working 10 to 12 hours a day, unpaid of course, then being scolded for “going over budget” because the project was underbid to begin with. The directors spin this as your fault, as though their poor math is your crime. Every engineer knows that when salaried employees work extra hours, that’s free labor. To suggest otherwise insults both our intelligence and our caffeine addiction. If management is so desperate to protect their KPIs, they should reassign those phantom “extra” hours to another task instead of pretending employees are running some kind of underground embezzlement scheme with their time sheets. And then there’s the revolving door. Turnover here is astonishingly high—though management will smile and insist otherwise. Do yourself a favor: pull up LinkedIn and check how long engineers typically last. Spoiler alert—it’s not long. Most smart people escape once they realize the psychological cost. The ones who stay? Upper management, of course, safe in their fortresses, endlessly recruiting new cannon fodder to feed the cycle. Joining this place is like jumping into an ice bath: the initial shock makes you gasp, but instead of feeling invigorated, you just keep wondering how quickly hypothermia will set in.

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WGI Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While we regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, we appreciate the opportunity to provide additional context for future candidates. Compensation & Bonuses During the COVID period, WGI implemented an average 12% salary increase across the company. This adjustment incorporated what had historically been bonus dollars into base pay, ensuring employees received those dollars regardless of project performance, profitability, or individual utilization. Because average annual increases in our industry are approximately 4%, this approach resulted in a meaningful, compounding increase for employees. Bonuses have continued to be awarded for exceptional performance and contributions. Workload & Hours Engineering and private consulting can be demanding, and we recognize that. That said, our internal data shows that Austin’s average recorded workweek is approximately 42 hours, and the office maintains one of the more flexible schedules in the firm, including half-day Fridays. We continuously work with teams and project leaders to monitor workload, utilization, and staffing to support a sustainable work environment. Turnover Voluntary turnover at WGI has averaged around 15% in recent years, compared to roughly 12% in the broader A/E industry. While slightly higher during the post-pandemic talent market, 2025 turnover has declined meaningfully. We have made substantial investments in career paths, leadership development, and compensation benchmarking to further strengthen retention. We genuinely appreciate the contributions you made during your time at WGI and wish you continued success in the next chapter of your career. Private consulting is challenging, and we remain committed to creating an environment where high-performing professionals can grow, be supported, and build long-term careers.
5.0
May 20, 2025

great Company

Recommend
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Pros

Salary on time, work life balance

Cons

no privacy, but it is tolerate

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
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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!
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