Pros
CTA has a very laid back and entrepenaurial style. They are very focused on the client and giving them the best value for their money. CTA is a great place for young architects and engineers to start out. Many people start here and stay here throughout their careers. CTA is overall a great place to work especially for Arch. and Eng. professionals. CTA has an excellent benefits package along with 401k retirment plan that matches up to 6%. CTA works on a variety of projects from 9 vertical market sectors. CTA has been in business since 1938 and has an outstanding reputation and many repeat clients. We did win top ten best A/E firms to work for in a nationwide survey.
Cons
Compensation. Being a company headquartered in Montana has its downfalls, we have a low cost of living and low wage scale. CTA has trouble recruiting top talent from large markets, even though we are a fairly large company, largely because of compensation. CTA is very entrepenaurial, which is good and bad. Sometimes people that need to be mentored and trained are not given enough attention. CTA seems to have a learn how to do it yourself attitude. Which is good to a a certain extent, but can lead to employees feeling like they are on an island by themselves. CTA should implement changes in compensation and mentorship.
