Does SWCA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SWCA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SWCA. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SWCA?

58% of SWCA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SWCA 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SWCA?

Environmental Scientist (10) , Environmental Specialist (9) , Project Manager (9) , Director (6) , Biological Field Technician (5) , Biologist (5) , Environmental Planner (5) , Archaeologist (4) , Field Technician (4) , GIS Specialist (4) , Planner (4) , Archaeological Field Technician (3) , Assistant Project Manager (3) , Assistant Staff Biologist (3) , Cultural Resource Specialist (3)

What are the pros of working at SWCA according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Culture is great for parents." ((in 18 reviews)); "Some of my coworkers were great hardworking people" ((in 11 reviews)); "Benefits are good (if you are able to secure a full" ((in 11 reviews)); "Our local office promotes a fairly decent work environment and supports a work/life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SWCA according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low pay compared to Engineering firms." ((in 13 reviews)); "Corporate and regional leadership will constantly break promises." ((in 7 reviews)); "Sometimes the work/life balance is off, initiatives feel constant, too many e" ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and some senior management are tone deaf." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about SWCA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SWCA layoffs and their outlook for job security at SWCA in 2026.

What SWCA locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Albuquerque , Portland , Houston , Pasadena , Salt Lake City

SWCA reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(242 total reviews)

Joseph J Fluder III

79% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

SWCA has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 242 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SWCA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

242 reviews

5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Unicorn Company

Gis analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Amazing leadership Strong team dynamics

Cons

None as of my 1st year

SWCA Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. At SWCA, our purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for all you contribute to SWCA. Thank you for being part of our team. And - thank you for the unicorn company designation :)

5.0

Apr 11, 2025

Great atmosphere with room to grow

Associate project scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company understands work/life balance and provides ample opportunities for growth.

Cons

Compensation doesn't start out as competitive as desired, next to no free SWAG don't expect any gear for free

5.0

Apr 9, 2025

Great Company to work for

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hybrid work model. Opportunities for advancement.

Cons

It's easy to get overworked, slow season in winter, compensation. ESOP is super confusing.

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