Chauvinist environment with little to no dignity or respect for lower-level employees
Pros
AECOM is easy to join at entry-level, and has numerous locations around the world. Medical benefits offered rate above average, compared to other companies of similar size and rank. Great comradery amongst employees, at lower level. Readily accomodating to transfers within the company. Hired into the Piscataway, NJ office, and transferred to the Warrenville, IL office with little to no conflict. AECOME (then ENSR) even reimbursed relocation expenses. Some flexibility in schedules can offer opportunites to manage somewhat of a balance between personal and professional life, if you know how to 'work the system.' Adequate resources (i.e. equipment, technology, administrative support).
Cons
Little respect or opportunity given to any employee who puts family needs ahead of the company's needs. Was basically forced out of my position after taking personal leave to care for a sick family member. Pay is not nearly competitive enough, and is inconsistent between regions. Was told that I was hired 'cheap' in New Jersey, and was given a substantial pay increase in Illinois to bring me up to the correct pay level in that region (still lower than other companies in the same industry, for my experience level). Project managers often lack any working knowledge of their sites, and are lucky to have ever physically visited the sites. Consider it a plus if they have ANY knowledge of the regulations that apply to the work being conducted at their sites. Company policy (official or inferred) often reduces options to the cheapest, not the most beneficial or appropriate resources. Human resource related issues are dealt with poorly, if at all. Employees are kept on despite multiple unsatisfactory performance reviews from co-workers, managers and clients alike. Ridiculous amounts of pomp and circumstance cover the fact that this company has no idea what is really going on in the world, or with their clients and employees. Workload and profit are so strongly promoted, that quality of work and concern for employees' well being is thrown out the window on a regular basis. Lack of knowledge and careless mistakes cost AECOM clients hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.