The 15 Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (August 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best civil engineering companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Civil Engineering companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of August 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 15 best civil engineering companies to work for
1. CH2M
3.5 stars
CH2M is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Englewood, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CH2M:
"CH2M is focused on a diverse workplace. Opportunities have opened up for me that I wouldn't have expected in such a male dominated field."
2. Alfred Benesch & Company
3.4 stars
Alfred Benesch & Company is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Alfred Benesch & Company:
"Benesch has been a very inclusive place that has allowed me to grow my career. From management opportunities to flexible work arrangements and leadership who truly care about th..."
3. Kimley-Horn and Associates
3.4 stars
Kimley-Horn and Associates is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Cary, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimley-Horn and Associates:
"Intensive workload can be stressful and over time can eat into any free time you once had. It’d be amazing if they had better training systems in place for new employees to comf..."
4. CDM Smith
3.3 stars
CDM Smith is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.0 stars) and ability to telecommute (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CDM Smith:
"Female engineers and technical professionals fair better in terms of growth opportunities and advancement than non technical female staff are offered. "
5. HNTB
3.1 stars
HNTB is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Kansas City, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
6. Burns & McDonnell
3.1 stars
Burns & McDonnell is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Chesterfield, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Burns & McDonnell:
"The people and the social aspect of the job were great! I felt like I had a family there and have stayed in contact with a lot of the people there even though I'm no longer ther..."
7. POWER Engineers
3.1 stars
POWER Engineers is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Hailey, ID area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.8 stars) and social activities and environment (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for POWER Engineers:
"Strong women work here and can make a difference. But it is a male dominated engineering firm with all of what you'd expect that to mean. "
8. Arcadis
3.1 stars
Arcadis is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Highlands Ranch, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.1 stars) and flexible work hours (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Arcadis:
"Great work from home options. Women aren't promoted as quickly as men, but the company knows it and is working towards educating staff on unconscious bias. A great place to make..."
9. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
2.9 stars
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Montréal, Canada area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff:
"Women are respected and make up about 20% in the Dallas office. "
10. Parsons Corporation
2.9 stars
Parsons Corporation is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars) and paid time off (3.4 stars).
11. AECOM
2.8 stars
AECOM is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.4 stars) and the people you work with (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AECOM:
"10 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 2 weeks fully paid family leave. Amazing. I’m so sad my contract was bought out and I am no longer an employee, but hope to return at..."
12. GHD
2.7 stars
GHD is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Brisbane area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.3 stars).
13. Michael Baker International
2.5 stars
Michael Baker International is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Pittsburgh, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Michael Baker International:
"I've been at Michael Baker for a year, and I've been very happy. They are very supportive of WTS, and they have been very accommodating in allowing for a flexible schedule for ..."
14. Dewberry
2.4 stars
Dewberry is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Bloomfield, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.4 stars) and paid time off (3.2 stars).
15. Terracon, Inc
2.0 stars
Terracon, Inc is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Olathe, KS area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.0 stars) and learning opportunities (2.3 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of August 1, 2020.