Great Culture. Not much life outside work. - Field Engineer Hensel Phelps Employee Review

3.0
Sep 29, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Hensel Phelps has a great company culture, they cultivate pride for the project you work on. The staff is like a family, and are very supportive, answers to problems are everywhere if you just ask. The pay is great, and benefits are even better. A lot of people complain about the long hours, but this is large commercial construction, it comes with the industry.

Cons

The long hours can take a toll on your personal life, and make it very hard to balance work/life. As an Intern, I can not attest to the pains of moving a lot, but we had several people come and go with in the 12 weeks that I worked. Seems to be that your more of a pawn in their big game, versus being a person with a life and family. Thie hardest part about working at HP is the fact that you can either get great leaders, or just awful ones that you question how they got there. The real problem with this is, your Project Manager & Superintendent can really make or break you when you start with this company; so if you get the wrong one you may have to dig yourself out of a hole.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Strong values & great managers.

Cons

Work load can get heavy and you may relocate.

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Hensel Phelps Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of our strong values and supportive leadership. We also understand that the demands of the construction industry can sometimes create heavy workloads and relocation opportunities. We value your feedback and wish you continued success in your career.
1.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Gained valuable experience working on large, fast-paced projects that helped me grow technically and professionally. I had the opportunity to learn about field operations, coordination, documentation, safety, and how major projects are managed day to day. There were also several hardworking and knowledgeable people I worked with, especially in the field, who took pride in their work and helped me learn. The experience challenged me and gave me skills that I will carry forward in my career.

Cons

One example that stood out was seeing jobsite resources used in a way that felt inappropriate. During a period when field employees were working 12+ hour days in extreme summer heat, it was observed ice from the jobsite ice machine being used to fill a cooler of beer. That created a perception that leadership priorities were disconnected from the needs of the field. Compensation fairness was another concern. In some cases, it appeared that new hires were starting at higher salaries than employees who had been with the company longer and had more experience. That created frustration and made it feel like loyalty, performance, and field experience were not always valued or rewarded fairly. There were also concerns about inconsistent accountability and the perception of favoritism. At times, it appeared that company policies were not enforced consistently across employees, which hurt trust and morale. Employees were left with the impression that personal relationships with senior supervisors could influence how situations were handled.

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Hensel Phelps Response
5d
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of the learning opportunities and support you received during your time with us. We also value your candid input regarding leadership, employee support, and workplace culture. Feedback like yours helps us identify opportunities for improvement as we strive to foster a respectful, fair, and accountable work environment. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for your contributions to Hensel Phelps.
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