Great pay and benefits, but no work-life balance - Field Engineer Hensel Phelps Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and free health care Really good pay You will learn so much in such a short amount of time Promotions are every 2/3 years Employee ownership at year 5

Cons

You will not have a work life balance at all You will basically work 12+ hours a day and sometimes wont even have a weekend There were several times where I worked a 16+ hour shift If you ask to be transferred to a different site, they more than likely won't send you. You will be treated like you are a robot with no life and will be burnt out quick

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