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      WGI

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      WGI reviews

      3.5

      56% would recommend to a friend

      (102 total reviews)
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      David Wantman

      65% approve of CEO

      63% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Senior management

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      WGI has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WGI 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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      102 reviews
      1.0
      Jan 3, 2019

      Worst Culture

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      They like to spend money on frivolous items like parties, alcohol, and travel so if that is what you want in a career, this place is for you! Just be prepared for the cons.

      Cons

      Negative and degrading culture; employees are not paid or treated fairly; they demand a lot of your time with no recognition; very controlling environment; do not listen to employees feedback or ideas; salaries are not consistent within the same position; poor work-life balance; senior management will talk the talk but not walk the walk.

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      WGI Response
      7y
      My door is open and unfortunately, we have not communicated on your significant concerns in person. I would welcome that opportunity. During your employment, WGI’s policy on celebrating our successes has not changed, and the two or three corporate events that include a holiday party, and a single social event on premises in the fall and spring is viewed by a majority of our team as welcomed opportunities to network and have fun with their co-workers. WGI is proud of our culture and the experience we provide for our associates. For the past five years WGI has been honored as a “Best Firm to Work For” in our profession- a ranking supported by independent third-party surveys, which includes anonymous surveys of our staff. Celebrations are a part of our culture and viewed favorably by most. Regarding travel, WGI is an organization with nearly 600 associates in 18 offices across the country. In 2018 we worked in over 30 states, therefore, travel is a necessity of our business. We monitor travel closely and in many cases, our travel is reimbursed by our clients, so we have a fiduciary responsibility to control travel expenses to both our shareholders and our clients. We also highly encourage the use of technology when it’s appropriate to avoid the time and costs of being away from the office. Compensation is based on a transparent system that considers experience, position and SMART goals. Associates meet with their direct supervisor every quarter, to discuss their progress and concerns. If pay inequity remains a concern, you should schedule a meeting with HR for a thorough and open evaluation of your situation. WGI’s compensation program is benchmarked against our peers using a variety of independent reports, many of which can be shared with you to support our decisions. I want to reinforce that WGI maintains an open-door policy and we encourage our associates with questions or feedback to share them with their supervisor or a member of the leadership team. We hope that if WGI is not the right place for you, that you are able to find employment with a firm that meets your expectations.
      1.0
      Sep 23, 2025

      Unrealistic deadlines, constant stress, and toxic directors define the culture here

      Engineer
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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
      6mo
      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.
      1.0
      May 24, 2024

      Corporate is no fun

      Geospatial analyst
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      Pros

      I think the connections with the my former coworkers was the only pro to this job.

      Cons

      Do I have a lot of cons. I think for starters it’s incredibly offensive to always work on projects that were underbid but was told they weren’t but always going over budget. Utilization goals is what ruined it in my opinion. But it was offensive because we always got in trouble about budgets but always did first time right on projects and produced high quality data but was never celebrated for it. Only beat up about the budget but meanwhile the company spent who knows how much for silly gifts or stuff nobody really cared to have. Not to mention the constant flights for pointless meetings at offices. The mood at the office was toxic and a lot of people before leaving was very distressed and annoyed with management but nobody would listen. Also going to salary is a joke. Expecting people to work more than 40 hours a week and not get paid overtime is as low as you could go but almost forcing it to help with the budgets on projects.

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      WGI Response
      1y
      This was very disappointing to read, and even more so, the confusion is profound, especially with your six-year tenure. We sincerely hope you have found employment that offers you’re an environment consistent with your goals.
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