In the DOE background investigation phase. So far so good, just a very slow process. - Environmental Engineer II HII Employee Review

4.0
Nov 11, 2015
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Pros

Very professional and fast process from initial contact scheduling an interview to receiving an offer. Scheduled an interview on a Friday, had the interview the following Thursday and received an offer (by phone) the Tuesday of next week. Received the written offer the following week with all the paperwork to be filled out. Initial background check completed 4 weeks after the offer was accepted. Scheduled Physical and drug screen a month from then and waiting for DOE background investigation to be completed

Cons

I've been informed the DOE background investigation is currently taking approximately 4-6 months to be completed which is the only negative thing I can speak of so far. However I was informed of this during the interview process and upon accepting the offer, so I have nothing really to complain about. I am just hoping it is on the shorter end of that time frame.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Flexible hours, relaxed office, slow

Cons

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3.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Pros

They will hire new engineering undergraduates with limited or no prior work experience, when they have hiring waves. Wide range of teams to work for across many disciplines. Options to move around between teams within a division or change divisions are available. Can get to work directly with trades performing the work you organize or design. Submarines and carriers are cool. 8% retirement match is good if you plan on staying long-term or for your career.

Cons

Short-sighted upper management. Current leadership is increasingly draconian. I joined in part due to various perks which were later removed. Like anywhere, your immediate team management will make or break your experience here. Some teams lack the needed personnel. Leads to "putting out fires" constantly instead of being able to make headway with projects to improve processes or designs. Pay has gotten better but does not keep up with the level of experience. Feels like you will only be rewarded if you stay here your entire career. PTO could be better, especially as they removed sick days a number of years ago. Over investment into AI with no tangible benefit. Health insurance costs recently rose. Current plans for salaried employers nearly doubled in their monthly cost.

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