Is Terracon a good company to work for?

Terracon has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,264 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Terracon to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Terracon have been left by employees working as Senior Staff Engineer , Engineering Technician II and Department Manager .

Does Terracon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Terracon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Terracon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Terracon?

73% of Terracon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Terracon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Terracon?

Engineering Technician (67) , Project Manager (54) , Staff Engineer (40) , Field Engineer (34) , Technician (31) , Field Technician (30) , Field Geologist (29) , Engineering Technician II (22) , Senior Staff Engineer (22) , Staff Scientist (19) , Field Scientist (18) , Project Engineer (17) , Engineer (16) , Senior Project Manager (16) , Staff Geologist (14)

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

"The people I work with everyday are great and make what I'm doing better." ((in 103 reviews)); "Benefits were good in 2009 but eroded through the years and by 2013 were fairly expensive." ((in 100 reviews)); "100% employee owned and very safety conscious." ((in 30 reviews)); "Best bosses I have ever had and coworkers are always friendly." ((in 25 reviews)); "Working at Terracon is a great opportunity to get your feet wet in the environmental world." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Work for low pay and get the blame for everyone else's screw up's (LAB MANAGER)." ((in 104 reviews)); "Poor management and don’t value field staff" ((in 55 reviews)); "Can be long hours and lots of deliverables" ((in 42 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management (again, this is dependent on the office you are in) often low" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Terracon layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Terracon locations?

Dallas , Houston , Atlanta , Raleigh , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Oklahoma City , Olathe , Denver , Salt Lake City , Lenexa , Austin , Indianapolis , Charleston , Greensboro , College Station , Seattle , Jacksonville , Greenville , Omaha , League City , Nashville , Des Moines , Portland , Wheat Ridge , Phoenix , Tempe , Washington , Kansas City

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Terracon

Terracon reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(361 total reviews)

M. Gayle Packer

88% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

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Reviews by job title

361 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Oct 20, 2015

RUN FORREST!!

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you haven't fulfilled your quota of drama come work here. There are no drug tests after the initial pre employment screen. As a matter of fact there is a on site drug dealer which is very convenient.

Cons

Management uses a false safety initiative to make lower tier employees lives miserable, the rules while stated are meant for all are NOT! They will work you to death when they need you, and when they don't, they will do everything to give you the cold shoulder. The management in this company has gone downhill. They are opposed to paying out decent raises, nor working with sr level employees to make life in the company any better.

1.0

Oct 16, 2015

Long hours and poor pay

Industrial hygienist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Terracon is okay if you are fresh out of college and are looking to gain some experience and licenses.

Cons

Be prepared for long hours, extended out of town travel, a lot of millage on your vehicle, very little overtime pay. High turnover of staff. The average wage is much lower than what is usually expected in the Chicago area. Equipment and safety supplies are dated and in poor condition.

4.0

Oct 8, 2015

Good

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, largest geotechnical firm in the US, have good resources across the company. Can move from one office to another easily if availability is there.

Cons

Advancement within a big office. Entry level compensation is low. Yearly raises are low. Technician turnover is high in the CME.

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