Is HDR a good company to work for?

HDR has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,042 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at HDR to a friend and 87% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HDR have been left by employees working as Bridge EIT , Water/Wastewater Engineer and Mechanical Engineer .

Does HDR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HDR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HDR. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HDR?

79% of HDR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HDR 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HDR?

Project Manager (73) , Engineer (59) , Civil Engineer (43) , Intern (29) , Design Coordinator (28) , Marketing Coordinator (28) , Architect (26) , Bridge Engineer (25) , Project Coordinator (23) , Water/Wastewater Engineer (21) , IT Support Specialist (19) , Project Accountant (19) , Mechanical Engineer (17) , Project Engineer (17) , Senior Engineer (17)

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

"Great People and Professionals" ((in 174 reviews)); "Great benefits and great for networking" ((in 163 reviews)); "Employee culture is great" ((in 102 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good pay for engineering internship" ((in 64 reviews))

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

"Poor management and easy to get stuck." ((in 64 reviews)); "Some project managers have absolutely no technical knowledge and more junior level staff must teach them." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor Leadership and lack of committment to employees" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management not so great" ((in 19 reviews)); "The HDR of old is gone and senior management is dominated by political animals and bean counters in Omaha." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about HDR layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HDR locations?

Omaha , New York , Denver , Charlotte , Los Angeles , Bellevue , Austin , Dallas , Chicago , Sacramento , Raleigh , San Francisco , Seattle , Boston , Houston , Phoenix , Portland , Billings , Irvine , San Antonio , Kansas City , Minneapolis , Tampa , Folsom , Ann Arbor , Philadelphia , Arlington , Washington , Walnut Creek , Boise

HDR reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,813 total reviews)

John W. Henderson

90% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,813 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

HDR has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,813 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The HDR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2016

HDR Engineering Inc.

Gis technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

HDR provides a positive and motivating work environment. HDR believes in their employees and inspires them to do great things through work opportunities and training. HDR wants employees to be happy and allows for flexible work schedules that fit the employees needs as well as the companies.

Cons

Unfortunately, it is an office job for the majority of employees. This means you have to be comfortable with sitting in front of a computer for long hours. Lastly, getting a pay increase can be difficult.

4.0

Apr 12, 2016

Electrical Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment, employee owned company with values and direction. Benefit package is good and work-home balance is emphasized. Solid company.

Cons

Upper management seems to feel like they are the most important piece of the company puzzle and take full advantage. Upward movement in the company is largely based on ones ability to have the gift of gab rather than based more on merit and past performance. Job satisfaction at the grass roots level is often lacking as senior management seems more focused on the company organizational structure/hierarchy rather than being productive employees.

4.0

Apr 11, 2016

Great culture, lacking in career advancement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and great people.

Cons

Slow to move up, want to start you low and move you up very slowly.

Viewing 1549 - 1551 of 1,813 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Whiting-Turner

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Skanska

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Hines

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

JE Dunn Construction

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at HDR

Dams, Levees, Civil Works Team Lead

Bridge EIT/Coordinator

Houston, TX

View job

Senior Project Coordinator

Construction Inspector 2

HDR

HDR reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

HDR Engineering Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Great culture, lacking in career advancement

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at HDR

HDR reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

HDR reviews FAQs

Jobs at HDR