Pluspunten
The corporate office is pushing a safety program that is starting to take hold. It is about the company showing concern for and caring about employees 24/7, not just while we are working. It's a welcome change, and is improving both morale and safety. Compared to the local competitors, the company did pretty well during the recession. We didn't get a raise every year but most people held onto their jobs. The company gives technology tools to technicians and drillers - laptops, smart phones, etc. They give small mid-year bonuses or raises to techs for passing certification tests. Company is willing to invest time and money in training and technology to out run the competition. Almost everyone gets a bonus in the fall. Pay is probably average for geotechnical/environmental engineering companies, benefits are better than average. Pretty good tuition reimbursement program.
Minpunten
The cons are similar to what you find at other consulting engineering firms: long workweeks because managers run offices understaffed; budget and schedule pressures on most projects; chargeability goals are difficult to hit; after awhile too many of the projects seem the same; and some clients have unreasonable expectations.