Is Terracon a good company to work for?

Terracon has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,259 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% 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 104 reviews)); "The people I work with everyday are great and make what I'm doing better." ((in 99 reviews)); "100% employee owned and very safety conscious." ((in 31 reviews)); "The coworkers are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good safety culture." ((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 100 reviews)); "Poor management and don’t value field staff" ((in 58 reviews)); "Can be long hours and lots of deliverables" ((in 44 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management (again, this is dependent on the office you are in) often low" ((in 19 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

(1,142 total reviews)

M. Gayle Packer

88% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Terracon has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,142 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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Aug 12, 2021

Toxic Management

Staff scientist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Benefits, 401k ESOP. Get to work outside a lot if you like that

Cons

Everything else. As a salary employee I was asked to work upwards of 80 hours per week with no overtime pay increase, 6-7 days a week on a large project. Management dismissed any conversations for more pay or potential for career advancement. For over a year I worked the most total and chargeable hours of anyone at the office without any sort of fair compensation or reward. Saved them tens of thousands over the course of a single project just by being on salary. When I finally asked for a raise I was offered 2% (a .30 cent increase). Felt like a total slap in the face and knew management would never notice hard work so I left.

Terracon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Creating a work environment that fosters open and constructive communication is important to the success of our company. That being said, our Human Resources department prides itself on a fair and balanced approach to handling employee grievances. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com.

2.0

Aug 9, 2021

Not good Not bad

Construction inspector ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work with national accounts and get experience in your field

Cons

low pay for your skill set. inconsistent hours. bad management upper and department level

Terracon Response

4y

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

Aug 6, 2021

Love it some days, really drags on others

Field technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of travel to and work in remote areas, which means plenty of time in nature. You may sometimes find cool rocks, crystals, bones, or rare insects. You learn a lot about local and regional stratigraphy. The office climate is usually pretty good. The other field techs are really cool. The out-of-town per diem is fairly generous but you’re expected to front the costs and get it reimbursed in your next check, which gets tight when your pay is $14-$16. They paid everyone 40 hrs of labor during the Texas snowmagedon to make sure it didn’t make anyone short on bills etc, which was a genuinely amazing gesture. I could go on, honestly.

Cons

Long and sometimes inflexible hours make having a dog painful or impossible if you’re single or if your significant other also works odd hours. Some field guys get sent out of town overnight the day after their wedding, even. Advancement to higher positions seems hit and miss, and some of the folks who’ve worked here longer are somewhat a cynical about “moving up”. I think they lowkey don’t hire women for this position. There are no pay incentives or bonuses for night work but you are occasionally expected to perform night work during a week that’s otherwise scheduled for daytime work. I could go on about this, too.

Terracon Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to offer us your feedback. We appreciate your outreach and we are taking your feedback into consideration. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com.

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