At times can be fun and laid back and at other times it is chaotic and disorganized. It seems like the company lacks true vision and is only focused on expanding operations and profit margins. There are some fabulous people there to work with, just as long as you work with the energy markets.
Engineering Technician (Current Employee) – Minnesota – April 13, 2018
Culture is by far one of the best companies I have ever worked for. Many internal opportunities for advancement.
Fun work environment. Engineers work hard and get the job done - but also know when is a good time to be laid-back. Fun gatherings including barbecues, community involvement, wellness program.
Pros
internal opportunity for advancement/ new skillset
OGP Sr.Project Administrator (Former Employee) – Eden Prairie, MN – June 26, 2017
I really enjoyed my time on the project. The experience and knowledge I learned you can not get just anywhere. My bosses were very caring and knowledgeable.
Employee (Current Employee) – San Antonio, TX – June 5, 2017
This Company has it's downfalls but what company doesn't. The people and culture makes this company great. I had many good years working here. I didn't know they had opportunities to help you through school. Overall, You woulldn't be disappointed.
Pros
They will help you through school
Cons
No Opportunities for a position advancement and no raise during my time there.
3D Modeling Lead\Scanning Lead (Former Employee) – Eden Prairie, MN – April 12, 2017
Westwood is a fantastic place to work. i loved the culture and the people. I would have stayed at the company but only left because of my fathers health.
Party Chief (Former Employee) – Houston, TX – January 16, 2017
Teamwork was great at this company. Very professional especially on the technical end of the equipment. Great training also and good pay. Really enjoyed working there
Pros
Comapny vehichles company UtVs. Good leadership from management
Cons
As with all job in infrastructure, you get laid off when the job ends
Civil Engineer (Former Employee) – St. Cloud, MN – December 29, 2016
Very good place to work at, good people, very knowledgeable and very good atmosphere. All the people are fun and know what they are doing here, very outgoing, and very professional
You have a set hours of work to do on a daily basis. Work hard, get the job done, get paid. The bosses are flexible able to work around any circumstance.
Spread Safety Coordinator (Former Employee) – United States – August 6, 2016
Travel to various job locations preform audits With the authority to act independently to ensure company EHS rules, regulation and procedures, were followed and to initiate corrective action as deemed necessary.
This is the worse company you could ever work for. You get lied to all the time and they could Care less about you . Don't bother having a family with this place. Did I mention they don't really know what their doing
Survey Data Technician (Former Employee) – Houston, TX – April 21, 2015
Not enough work. Not specific training Good benefits Not enough specific training Great pay Wonderful people fantastic food comfortable working conditions
Instrument Man/ Party Chief (Former Employee) – Pekin, IL – April 24, 2014
Each work day I attended a safety meeting then turn in files and paperwork. In the field I used GPS as well as conventional survey techniques to complete pre-lim and as-built tasks required for the construction of a 36" petroleum pipeline.
Pros
Large sense of community, high wages/bonuses, flexable supervisors
Party Chief in training/Surveyors Assistant (Former Employee) – Midland, TX – March 6, 2014
Most days I would sit in the office waiting for the surveyor to send me on a job until roughly 3 P.M. and would have to end up working until somewhere around 6-7 P.M. due to lack of management.
Project Manager for the surveying of transmission lines. The management would not listen to the way power lines were to be surveyed. I had to argue and back it up with Board rules.