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Alan J. Krause
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global full-time for more than a year
Pros – The company is big, so there are many options. HQ is a really nice office, and people are generally intelligent and nice.
Cons – There's no room for advancement in corporate. Senior positions have been staked out.
Advice to Senior Management – Place more effort into facilitating career development within the company.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-23 08:27 PDT
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global
Pros – good relax stable friendly company
Cons – not consistent salary nothing else
2013-04-28 20:01 PDT
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global
Pros – Amazing project experience
Great staff and large knowledge base
Good school assistance program
Cons – Not competitive pay
Small raises/promotions
Very top heavy not bringing enough business
Advice to Senior Management – Reduce top heavy staff that don't bring in enough $
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-18 13:10 PDT
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Interesting projects and good opportunities
Cons – Lack of community and rather isolated as an employee. I just made money for them. That was it.
2013-04-13 15:51 PDT
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global as a contractor for more than 3 years
Pros – There are many nice people in the iNet group that are fun to work with
Cons – IT Department does not know how to manage technical projects. Outsourcing has been a disaster. Business stakeholders have completely unrealistic expectations.
Advice to Senior Management – You don't get something for nothing,which is why outsourcing development to India has become passe. Hire experienced IT professionals who have experience managing technical projects and can provide realistic deadlines.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-20 16:19 PDT
Former Employee – worked at MWH Global full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Good experience overall. Ethical company.
Cons – Will lay you off with no warning or severance.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-03-03 01:05 PST
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Company has established clients in federal, municipal and private utility companies. Work is relatively stable. Management is decent. Casual work environment and flexible work hours.
Cons – Company is gradually shifting work to india through design service group.. If you work with design service group, chances are you are not be very happy.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep the jobs in America.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-01-27 17:34 PST
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Generally high quality coworkers who work together to try to get things done despite barriers presented and dramas created by managers.
Cons – Few competent managers with management skills. Old company -- not current with technology or processes. Frustrated employees who feel like they have no voice or outlet as no one listens. Good Ol' Boys club feel to the company.
Advice to Senior Management – Institute a review system that reaches employees of all levels instead of just managers. Review all manager's performance based on employee feedback. Embrace chcane and technology. Move forward.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
2013-01-19 00:20 PST
Former Employee – worked at MWH Global full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – Very Family orientated company, always doing things that include your family, sincere about you and your progress within the company.
Cons – Really none but if I had to say one maybe the traveling.
Advice to Senior Management – Just keep up the good work as you do now.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-12-03 06:04 PST
Current Employee – been working at MWH Global full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – - Many smart, talented and dedicated people with good working environment
- Flexible hours/work schedule
- Pay is fair but benefits are good
- Provides training when needed
Cons – - No real career paths
- Constant reorganization
- Senior managers are unaware of what engineers really do
- Always short staffed and required to support everything
- No support and recognition for hard working people
- Politics and money constantly interferes with making good technical decisions
Advice to Senior Management – Support, recognize and better understand the work the engineers are doing. These are the people who are getting the work done.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-10-03 11:30 PDT
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