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    Hazen and Sawyer Reviews

    Updated December 16, 2018
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    Charles S. Hocking
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    Pros

    • "Very supportive work environment that fosters professional growth, refinement of existing skill set, and development of new skill sets" (in 9 reviews)

    • "Great coworkers and management style" (in 3 reviews)

    Cons

    • "One of which is that there is little appreciation for the concept of work/life balance" (in 3 reviews)

    • "Given the flat management structure, there may not be a clear "mentor" for young engineers and project managers" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Friendly and productive work environment"

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      Current Employee - Associate in Fairfax, VA
      Current Employee - Associate in Fairfax, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Opportunities for career growth, competitive salaries, appropriate compensation/salary adjustments, great benefits (health, vision, dental) , 401k plan, PTO, opportunities for professional development, no bureaucracy

      Cons

      Work/life balance depending on project work/deliverables, but similar to any other consulting firm.

      Advice to Management

      Please continue to maintain little to no bureaucracy

    2. "Principal Designer"

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      Current Employee - Principal Designer in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Principal Designer in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Very easy schedule. Casual attire.

      Cons

      Lack of structure, communication. Their CAD standards are top notch but their CAD management and discipline is non-existent in the West Region. They don't understand that they make their money by designing buildings and don't properly account for and execute CAD management in their budget.

      Advice to Management

      You make money by facilities getting built. Doing so requires producing plans which, in turn, requires you make plans by hiring good designers. You keep good designers by treating them well.

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    3. "Great Firm"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time

      Pros

      Great people, interesting jobs, and fantastic clients. Leader in technical solutions.

      Cons

      Hard work is expected of all

    4. "Right Size Company"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Engineer
      Current Employee - Assistant Engineer
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Well managed, cares about employees, great coworkers, great IT, adequate support, staff expertise....

      Cons

      Due to its quality and expertise as the behemoth firms consolidate, it's growing really fast.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you're doing. Don't let growth change core values.

    5. "Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time

      Pros

      Great company and great people

      Cons

      objectives for your role can be a little unclear sometimes

    6. "Excellent company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The best part about working here is the incredibly talented professionals I get to work with, and the fun and challenging projects we get to work on with great clients.

      Cons

      Not many negatives about working here. As with all consulting firms, hours can be long. There is a high degree of professionalism expected from all.

    7. Helpful (3)

      "Great company!"

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      Current Employee - Associate
      Current Employee - Associate
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Hazen is a great company to work for. Flat management structure allows for peer-to-peer working relationships, and all of the executives/shareholders still work on active projects. The work environment is relaxed, and you are expected to act like a professional (and treated as such), so flexibility exists with which to perform your work. Hazen employs a lot of of very intelligent and experienced engineers, so resources and guidance are never hard to come by. Still a relatively small firm in relation to its peers (~1,000 employees), every person feels like they play an integral part in the company's success. Being a 100% employee-owned is another great benefit, as career trajectory can be professionally rewarding and lucrative. Salary is highly competitive, and the benefits structure is second-to-none.

      Cons

      Given the flat management structure, there may not be a clear "mentor" for young engineers and project managers. Must show initiative and drive to "figure it out" in some cases; those who do rise quickly, those who don't could be left feeling frustrated. But overall, very little to complain about!

    8. "Good work life balance"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Engineer in Cincinnati, OH
      Current Employee - Assistant Engineer in Cincinnati, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Hazen and Sawyer full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Lots of engineers to help you grow in the field

      Cons

      None that I can think of

      Advice to Management

      None

    9. "Hazen & Sawyer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Hazen and Sawyer full-time

      Pros

      Very Active Engineering Company in WWT

      Cons

      Not to Inclusive & Diverse

    10. "Great company to work with"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Hazen and Sawyer full-time

      Pros

      Good mentorship. Fun projects to work on.

      Cons

      Nothing I am aware of