Is Terracon a good company to work for?

Terracon has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,260 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Terracon to a friend and 62% 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?

71% of Terracon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Terracon 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Terracon?

Engineering Technician (66) , Project Manager (54) , Staff Engineer (40) , Field Engineer (34) , Field Technician (30) , Technician (30) , Field Geologist (29) , Engineering Technician II (22) , Senior Staff Engineer (22) , Staff Scientist (18) , Field Scientist (17) , 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?

"Benefits were good in 2009 but eroded through the years and by 2013 were fairly expensive." ((in 108 reviews)); "The people I work with everyday are great and make what I'm doing better." ((in 101 reviews)); "100% employee owned and very safety conscious." ((in 29 reviews)); "The coworkers are great." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good culture and environment to explore opportunities." ((in 23 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 59 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 41 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management (again, this is dependent on the office you are in) often low" ((in 20 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 , Salt Lake City , Denver , Lenexa , Austin , Indianapolis , Charleston , College Station , Seattle , Jacksonville , Greenville , Greensboro , Omaha , League City , Nashville , Des Moines , Portland , Wheat Ridge , Phoenix , Tempe , Washington , Kansas City

Terracon reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,143 total reviews)

M. Gayle Packer

88% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Terracon has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,143 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Terracon 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

1K reviews

5.0

Apr 16, 2021

Surrounded by good people!

Assistant scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My specific office is a fairly equal mix between a younger and older crowd. The people I work with everyday are great and make what I'm doing better.

Cons

Sometimes the work can make what you're doing seem insignificant, but that's not really Terracon's fault.

Terracon Response

5y

Thank you for your thoughts about the Terracon team! We strive to develop and enhance a corporate culture that continues to elevate Terracon as an employer of choice for all in our industry. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com. We appreciate your outreach and the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

5.0

Apr 15, 2021

Best engineering consultant

Senior principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership and vision for future growth. Care and concern for all employees. Excellent benefits and salary. Innovative firm that is leading way technically.

Cons

There are no negatives about Terracon

Terracon Response

5y

Thank you for your thoughts about the Terracon team! We strive to develop and enhance a corporate culture that continues to elevate Terracon as an employer of choice for all in our industry. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com. We appreciate your outreach and the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

3.0

Apr 14, 2021

Not Great

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only work 8-5, not OT.

Cons

Toxic work culture. Underutilizes some employees.

Terracon Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Terracon delivers success by providing opportunities for our employees to achieve rewarding careers, personal wellbeing, and the benefits of employee ownership; safety, care and concern for our employees is at the heart of our core values. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com. We appreciate your outreach and the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

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