Black & Veatch reviews

They laid many people off with absolutely no notice in January 2026. This timing was significant because they also didn't pay out bonuses earned the prior year, because the person would need to be on the payroll in March. They clearly do not care about people or the impact of sudden layoffs without bonus payout or even fair severance in lieu of notice. The culture is command and control and getting worse with their CEO and top leadership's style. Heavy Return to work mandate and declining flexibility. Overall job security is weak and people will be let go "at will" whenever they feel like it. The ESOP doesn't vest for six years so unless you stay for the long term that is not very helpful. The bonus is vague and discretionary as well and is below that of competitors. Employee ownership doesn't equal employee protection. There is a major problem with nepotism and many people name drop that their best friend is the CHRO, or they attended events with the CEO and other leaders. Limited to no transparency on strategy or reorganization decisions. It is very political and leaders are able to get away with bullying and intimidation if they are in the right internal club. Any leader outside of Kansas should actively keep their network open because KC is clearly the central hub and your influence and job security is limited if you are not in Kansas.

Office policy is unnecessarily rigid. New structure joining water to oil and gas is strange.