Is Stantec a good company to work for?

Stantec has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 4,120 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Stantec to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Stantec have been left by employees working as Architectural Designer , Civil Engineering Intern and Intern .

Does Stantec pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stantec employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stantec. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stantec?

69% of Stantec employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stantec 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stantec?

Engineer (130) , Project Manager (125) , Civil Engineer (123) , Environmental Scientist (67) , Project Engineer (52) , Architect (47) , Structural Engineer (46) , Mechanical Engineer (45) , Designer (44) , Intern (40) , Civil Designer (34) , Consultant (33) , Senior Project Manager (32) , Project Accountant (29) , Administrative Assistant (27)

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

"It has a lot of busy times and some lulls but the people you work with are great and I definitely enjoyed my time here." ((in 337 reviews)); "good benefit and 401 k and good" ((in 200 reviews)); "Work Life balance can be good if you can turn off your desires to execute good work and resign yourself to disorganization and mediocrity." ((in 167 reviews)); "Good culture and project experience" ((in 162 reviews)); "Great people and team to work with." ((in 95 reviews))

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

"low pay and projects are not that interesting" ((in 143 reviews)); "the salary is low and becoming uncompetitive" ((in 109 reviews)); "Poor leadership and direction." ((in 63 reviews)); "Can be long hours and often scrambling to get things done last minute" ((in 47 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stantec layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Stantec locations?

New York , Denver , Boston , Chicago , Houston , Sacramento , Miami , Philadelphia , Austin , Minneapolis , Phoenix , San Francisco , Seattle , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Lexington-Fayette , Dallas , Tampa , San Diego , Atlanta , Washington , Pittsburgh , Salt Lake City , Irvine , Burlington , Chandler , Columbus , Bakersfield , Detroit , Walnut Creek

Stantec reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(3,587 total reviews)

Gord Johnston

80% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

Stantec has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,587 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stantec employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews

3.0

Feb 4, 2025

They're OK, but they may hire and then forget about you...

Biologist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent amount of PTO (but also not great), benefits like insurance and 401k, some seasons are busy with steady work and OT, most people are pleasant and great to work with (at least within sciences, cannot comment for other sectors)

Cons

Not enough communication between management, some hires don't have a direct supervisor in their home office, company structure is confusing, they aren't afraid to let people go around the holidays

3.0

Jan 29, 2025

Rewarding Career Growth with a Few Challenges: Civil Engineer at Stantec New York

Civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse Projects: Stantec offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including infrastructure, transportation, water resources, and urban development. This diversity keeps the work engaging and allows for continuous learning. Collaborative Environment: The New York office fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture. Teams are supportive, and there’s a strong emphasis on mentorship, which is great for professional growth. Work-Life Balance: Stantec values work-life balance, offering flexible work hours and hybrid work options. This is particularly helpful in a fast-paced city like New York. Professional Development: The company invests in its employees through training programs, certifications, and opportunities to attend industry conferences. This commitment to growth is a huge plus.

Cons

High Workload at Times: Depending on project deadlines, the workload can become intense, requiring longer hours. This can be challenging, especially when managing multiple projects simultaneously. Bureaucratic Processes: Like many large firms, Stantec has its share of bureaucratic processes, which can slow down decision-making and project approvals.

4.0

Jan 22, 2025

Environmental Engineer / Environmental Designer

Environmental engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For Seattle, Bellevue, PNW, Portland, their environmental Services group is growing, For WA a lot of remediation work for gas clients, brownfields work very busy during grant applications,

Cons

Consulting, 90% utilization rate expected as an entry level

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