Depends on what you're looking for. Not a good design environment. - Anonymous employee HED Employee Review

2.0
Jun 25, 2015
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Pros

The company hires smart and friendly people on a whole. If you are looking for a place that's a consistent 9 to 5, then it might be for you. Like any large A/E firm, you can hide if you want with little responsibility and have decent work life balance if that is your main goal.

Cons

Its an extremely top heavy company. Lots of "managers" and upper staff but not enough jr staff and doers. If you are a jr or intermediate staff member there is little mentorship, opportunity for growth, and lack of support. You are just there to hit buttons and people are not concerned with learning any of your skill set or knowledge. Hence the large turnover in this experience range. There is a huge generational gap within the company and it still lives in the dark ages with a lot of processes, behind other firms of the same size and type and struggles to compete when it comes to design work and loses talent to better firms. As recently as 2014 the company suffered layoffs and cut hours in a few offices. Typical large A/E firm....tons of politics, poor processes for a company of its size and poor management depending on what office you are in. It says its "TRANSPARENT" by having lots of employee meetings but really its just smoke and mirrors.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2025
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Pros

HED has one of the best work cultures I’ve seen. Managers trust you to do your job and don’t micromanage. They really care about their employees and understand that we all have personal lives. The company is very supportive and helps you maintain a good work-life balance. It’s a great place to work where you feel respected and valued.

Cons

Being remote can sometimes make it harder to feel as connected as in-office employees, especially when it comes to spontaneous conversations or visibility. However, the company is aware of this and is actively working on ways to include remote staff better through team meetings, check-ins, and company-wide events.

4.0
Dec 8, 2025
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Pros

There was a very welcoming culture. The senior engineers often showed that they cared about their department and always made an effort to help others learn.

Cons

Very large company, which is mainly architects often making that seem like the main focus. It also has a very corporate feel.

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