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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jun 21, 2020

living h "e" double hockey sticks of life if you ever decide to work for this branch in this position

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

literally nothing. Nothing at all.

Cons

I dont know where to start. Company treats you like human dogs just to get their revenue up. They act like safety is their biggest concern yet, when the workers are at the field doing major labour work, they wont give a crap until the job gets done. Ruthless department, don't work here its literally worthless, you will hate your life.

Terracon Response

5y

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

Dec 21, 2018

A great place to start your career or to start up a new service

Environmental

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and nice people. Great at sharing knowledge and offering training.

Cons

Top heavy. Not nimble. Loaded with red tape. Consumed with loss prevention.

Terracon Response

7y

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. Streamlining work process and eliminating inefficiencies is a goal of any company and we strive to do the same. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com.

4.0

Jun 28, 2018

Fair Company

Engineering tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Keep you busy, good benefits.

Cons

Underpaid for more experienced positions. Labor folks will be worked like a dog.

Terracon Response

7y

Great to hear that we are meeting employee expectations! Terracon's core values reflect our primary mission of providing value to our employees as well as our clients.

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