URS Reviews

I have been working at URS full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Great ethical company, great benefits.

Cons – None that I can think of

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at URS full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – - Work features large, interesting projects that make a difference in our communities. The focus is on public civil infrastructure and fortune 500 industrial clients.
- The office is full of talented scientists, engineers, and planners at the staff and manager level.
- The managers are mostly supportive, and competent.
- Excellent career growth opportunities for go-getters and self-starters. You can take on as much responsibility as you want. You have control over your future at the company, and won't be bossed around.
- Work hours are very flexible.
- Good focus on employee safety.

Cons – - The forms and approval processes can be onerous.
- Some managers get too busy with project work and don't delegate enough. Staff could grow more if these managers passed on their work.
- Laptops and PDAs are generally not available.
- You'll have to work hard at building the internal relationships that will advance your career. Don't count on it happening automatically, or assume your manager will do it for you.
- Some practice areas are more vibrant/robust than others.

Advice to Senior Management – I know you are busy, but take some time today to show a junior person how to do something new. Transfer your knowledge and understanding of our business before you retire.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at URS full-time for more than a year

Pros – Long term permanent employment is preferred in this company.
Many Yong engineers are getting valuable experience in this company.

Cons – I have nothing specific to share.

Advice to Senior Management – I have No specific advice to management.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at URS full-time for less than a year

Pros – Great management with an attitude toward keeping the best people. Great salaries, lots of support for hiring, managing, and marketing to external clients.

Cons – They do not provide new laptops, PDAs, and other technology quickly or easily. The internal contracting/invoicing software is far too cumbersome for managing small projects.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at URS full-time for more than a year

Pros – Competitive pay.
Great people to work with.
Many locations worldwide.
Encourage growth, laterally and vertically.

Cons – Employers are the US Government.
Some mundane tasks.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at URS full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Ethical company, good colleagues, good experiences

Cons – I don't have any cons at this time.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at URS as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Small-town feel, in a large corporate environment.

Cons – Aren't many at all. Great company

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at URS

Pros – Great people. good learning format & environment.

Cons – Hard to get time off sometimes.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at URS

Pros – Great people, great work life balance. Very knowledgable coworkers.

Cons – Some people just don't like large companies, I love it?

Advice to Senior Management – Keep hiring experienced professional managers.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at URS

Pros – Flexible, nost offices are willing to work around your schedule. There is a lot of room for growth and promoting from within. There is also a lot of opportunity to transfer between offices. There are a lot of different types of office. From Los Angeles which is 350 people to smaller offices of 10-15 people.

Cons – Billability is #1. You make money for URS you have a job, you don't, bye, bye.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend