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?

"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 97 reviews)); "100% employee owned and very safety conscious." ((in 34 reviews)); "The coworkers are great." ((in 26 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 101 reviews)); "Poor management and don’t value field staff" ((in 60 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 43 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management (again, this is dependent on the office you are in) often low" ((in 18 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

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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4.0

Aug 18, 2021

Job

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

relative flexible, good work environment, lots of learning opportunities, lots of work.

Cons

Work load is too high sometime, work and life balance is challenging, salary is not too competitive.

Terracon Response

4y

Always good to hear from current employees, and thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Our management team is focused on creating a work environment that fosters open and constructive communication, which is vital to the success of our company. If you would like to share more about your experience, please contact us at corporate@terracon.com.

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.

3.0

Aug 12, 2021

Job review

Engineering laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

room to grow, flexible schedule, competitive pay, good environment, learning opportunities, improving in people skill, advancing in craft, traveling times

Cons

Favoritism, the pay can be not enough with the amount of work you do, the schedule can be hectic at times, no communication between techs

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.

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