Question 1

Is AECOM a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

AECOM has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 12,609 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at AECOM to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AECOM have been left by employees working as Engineering Intern, Intern and Intern - Hourly.

Question 2

Does AECOM pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AECOM employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AECOM. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at AECOM?

Accepted Answer

69% of AECOM employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated AECOM 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at AECOM?

Accepted Answer

Engineer (494), Project Manager (418), Civil Engineer (264), Graduate Engineer (206), Senior Engineer (186), Project Engineer (165), Intern (154), Senior Project Manager (128), Structural Engineer (123), Consultant (121), Associate Director (111), Environmental Scientist (107), Architect (104), Mechanical Engineer (92), Associate (90)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Some great people work here and can be excellent resources if you seek them out." ((in 703 reviews)); "Good benefits and they allow enough time between deadlines for work to go out with quality." ((in 528 reviews)); "The pay as a consultant is good and there are a wide variety of jobs and clients to work with." ((in 333 reviews)); "Good work life balance and cab facilities" ((in 274 reviews)); "Apart from making some great friends and colleagues there is nothing much positive I can say really." ((in 238 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Salary is low for area...rent and taxes are high...with minimum wage going up need to open the coffers." ((in 436 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 163 reviews)); "Project managers do not follow ethics when it come to the time charges and scope creeping." ((in 161 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of vision" ((in 127 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of work" ((in 126 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about AECOM layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What AECOM locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Olmsted, Tallahassee, Columbia, West Palm Beach, Colorado Springs, Grand Rapids, Reston, Louisville, Detroit, Phoenix

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