Parsons Brinckerhoff Employer Reviews

The company that was Parsons Brinckerhoff, an employee owned company, ceased to be with the purchase in 2009 by Balfour Beatty. Where before the client and the employees were first and second, it's now all about the client and the shareholders. To improve the bottom line, the decision was made to relocate 180+ shared services (overhead) functions to – more... PA. – less

Typical day at work is productive and rewarding. Learned to apply technical knowledge to existing building situations and assessments. Management lets you do your work and only is invovled when necessary. Respected co-workers in atmosphere of mutual cooperation. Travelling is the hardest part of the job. The most enjoyable part of the job is the freedom – more... to plan your day and being evaluated on end results. – less

I am sure some offices at PB are good places to work, but that was not my experience. The manager of the project I worked on was an abusive narcissist who showed blatant favoritism to acolytes and made life miserable for the rest of us. His second in command had a volatile temper and often came to work intoxicated. The company turned a blind eye to – more... their bad behavior despite numerous employee complaints. Their company literature says they do not tolerate verbal abuse but that is not the reality. A good company does not let managers act like this, so be very cautious if you go to work for PB. – less

All the work conducted by my senior project team is competed at the University of New Hampshire under the supervision of our faculty and sponsor advisors. We are responsible for designing the bridge, approach slabs, abutments and traffic control for the I93/Route 28 Bridge.

This was an internship, and I met a lot of interesting people. I learned some administrative duties, and built ideas of what a workplace would be like in my adult future.

- Very fast pace environment.
- I have acquired great skills throughout my career.
- Management offer career development for those who are seeking to advance.
- Co-workers are willing to share knowledge.

Lots of overtime, but overall good place to work if you land with the right manager

Mangers do a great job at training employees and you learn how to work effectively with different applicants.
A regular work day is busy but enjoyable with excellent co-workers.
The hardest part of the job is Job Security.
The most enjoyable part of the job is hearing the results of our work when we help inspectors and applicants with problems.

I was hired to perform designs on many anticipated projects. Soon after beginning, the company was told since they had a construction management role, the design portion of the project would be given to other companies. My supervisor left to another office, and I was assigned to a new supervisor. We did not get along from the benning, and it became – more... very hard to work. Co-workers were fairly cautious in developing relationships due to intense scrutiny of management. – less

A typical day included field surveys and document production.
I learned how to conduct field surveys and how to write reports for regulatory review.
Management was very supportive.
The hardest part of the job was conducting field surveys in 106 degree weather.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the environmental work and my co-workers.

Relocating IT department from NYC to another state will cause some difficulties for employees to relocate

Over 9,000 employee worlwide.
Learned mamagement technique.

Work on the 2nd Ave subway was challenging and rewarding. Much field work and sampling protocols learned and followed.

Out side road work, Civil certifications, None, Good associates, Not being able to use my engineering background to its total capacity, Vercatillity of assignments.

I learned how to tell the license plates from all different states and quickly and accurately determine their information for billing preferences.

PB is a great place to work and I would recommend it to anyone interested in engineering.

Good place to work as an intern. Provided me with plenty of experience as an undergraduate

If you want a career here you have the possibility of getting it.

PB offers career growth opportunities if you seek to grow professionally. Be open to relocations, since most of the growth occurs during relocations to other PB offices. PB offers international exposure if you have the skillset and confidence to excell in your personal growth and career.

My professional career started with PB and I enjoyed most working there. Unfortunately, due to the delay of the project, I had to move out of the company.