The 11 Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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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 December 3, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 11 best civil engineering companies to work for
1. Kimley-Horn and Associates
3.3 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 (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimley-Horn and Associates:
"There is a LIFT (Lasting Impact for Tomorrow) initiative that supports women in their respective practices as civil engineers. Kimley-Horn aggressively seeks to remain transpare..."
2. 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).
3. 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. "
4. 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 salary satisfaction (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.6 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..."
5. 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 (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Arcadis:
"Arcadis does a lot for women in the workplace including a dedicated lactation room in many offices and even in some cases allowing women to come back to work after several years..."
6. Parsons Corporation
2.8 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 (3.3 stars) and paid time off (3.3 stars).
7. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
2.8 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. "
8. AECOM
2.8 stars
AECOM is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 5001 to 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:
"In day-to-day interactions, women are treated respectfully and equally. However, there is a notable lack of women and people of color at the upper levels of management. It see..."
9. 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 (3.1 stars) and paid time off (2.9 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 ..."
10. 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 paid time off (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (3.3 stars).
11. 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 (3.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (2.4 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 December 3, 2019.