Overhead Wiring Technician - Overhead Wiring Graduate Engineer KBR Employee Review

3.0
27 Sept 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Graduate program was gradually ramping up. Got to go down to Melbourne for a few workshops with other graduates which provided much insight into career paths within the company. Speaking on behalf of other graduates; depending on your team & who manages it, you can be kept busy. As well as enquiries in enrolling into courses & training was well received. Very relaxed. No set times. As long as jobs were complete & you didn't let the team down.

Cons

My team alone copped it the worst. For 2 years, I only did 5months of work. The rest of the time involved me aimlessly wondering what I could do. I attempted to keep myself busy but empty promises would divert my focus only to be left disappointed once again. Management was horrible. No communication. In those 2 years, only 1-2 meetings were held for the team. People were leaving left, right, & centre from my team, and it was no surprise. Despite getting paid a crap load of money for just sitting there, it was not a fulfilling or satisfying role to come in everyday & walk home empty handed.

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Pros

Very clear communication around interview process

Cons

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Thank you for your five-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your time working at KBR!
5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flex time within a pay month, flexible schedules, an outstanding benefits package including a 401k retirement plans with 100% match on 6% of pretax and Roth contribution elections, several investment options, personalized financial planning through fidelity, employee stock purchase program, student debt retirement savings match program, and HSA options; several health insurance options with a wide range of monthly premiums and available benefits, FSA, HSA, vision, dental (Delta Dental), tuition assistance, PTO, holidays, and much more.

Cons

No automatic/across the board annual cost of living pay adjustments, only 5.3 hours total of PTO (with milestone increases for incumbents) each pay period (no separate sick, personal, annual, vacation, etc.), only 9 paid holidays with one floating holiday, no official employee evaluations or measured expectations, many employment pros and cons are dependent on supervisor on the contract - not corporate.

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