SCS Engineers Reviews

Pros

From the beginning I've felt supported by every level of the company and encouraged to do work that would help the company AND myself succeed professionally.

Cons

Locations in more metropolitan areas may attract more young professionals.

Pros

Company that really cares about its employees.

Cons

The management in the Midwest is terrible to say the least.

Pros

The overall (US) company ownership as an ESOP

Cons

SE Region and Miami and Boca offices in particular, and especially the environmental side of the business. Worst combination possible - preach culture yet don't live it. Senior turnover is extremely high and financial performance is extremely subpar.

Advice to Management

Rid region of recent management no longer in position but still providing dysfunctional leadership.

Pros

Lots of free lunches for management type training

Cons

No advancement opportunities for women engineers, women are "window dressing", static management culture, limited investment in job training to do your job better. Too much stress on utilization. Loss of staff who have served 5 years or less.

Advice to Management

Find real opportunities for women to hold management positions. Work on management transition plan. Make management accountable for excessive staff turnover.

Pros

Great benefit package, company cares about their employees, has community volunteer activities and flexible work schedule. Great culture and amazing coworkers.

Cons

Information technology could be improved.

Pros

SCS is a great company to work for. The SCS culture is unlike anywhere I have worked before. Everyone seems to be on the same page in terms of the long term vision of the company.

Cons

With offices all across the country, it would be nice to have more company events to interact with employees from other offices.

Pros

SCS is an incredibly entrepreneurial company! Have an idea? You can do it at SCS!

Cons

As with most consulting companies, staying billable and busy is very important.

Pros

I've been with SCS for a number of years. SCS is a great company to work with. It has provided me an opportunity to grow and develop professionally and personally. I've been continuously challenged with projects and client involvement, and given the opportunity to be entrepreneurial. For someone with strong technical capabilities, the desire to serve clients and grow professionally, SCS is a good choice.

Cons

I have no real complaints to offer.

Advice to Management

Keep supporting growth and client focus.

Pros

SCS has a very friendly, engaged culture that stems from the longevity of much of the senior management of the firm. The decision of the founding principals to move SCS to an ESOP firm back in the mid 1980's has created broad ownership of SCS that will facilitate continued growth and opportunity for employees seeking to be leaders within the company. The recent focus on developing young professionals with a formal...

Cons

Fast growth in recent years has presented some challenges.

Pros

Initial impressions are good during the interview process

Cons

Fear prevents cooperation at company’s expense

Advice to Management

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