A Great Place to Work

We are committed to maintaining the most fulfilling work environment in our business—one that genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business.

Fostering an inclusive work environment where open communication and ready collaboration are expected, diversity of background and perspective is embraced, all employees are valued and supported in achieving their full potential and are expected to help others do the same, and everyone’s contribution to our collective success is sought and acknowledged.

Many Voices

WJE is a company of nearly eight hundred professionals united by a shared commitment to our Mission, Vision, Values, and other key aspects of our culture and business. We strive to speak with one voice on subjects that are fundamental to who we are as a company.

At the same time, we are also a diverse group of people with different backgrounds, interests, beliefs, and personal characteristics. In this regard, we are a collection of many voices. We believe our many voices make us a stronger and more vibrant workplace—one that reflects the diversity of our practices, our clients, and our communities.

That's why we continue to recruit and develop an ever more diverse group of C²E² employees. WJE partners with university and college organizations focused on diversity in our industry, including the National Society of Black Engineers; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; Society of Women Engineers; and Out in Science, Tech, Engineering & Mathematics. We are always looking for talented additions to our team and are committed to being a great place to work for exceptional professionals from all backgrounds and communities.

Internally, employees across our 30+ offices build connections and community with one another through employee-initiated networks (EINs)—peer-to-peer resource groups open to all staff. Organized by and for employees, EINs related to ethnicity and race, LGBTQ+ employees, working parents, personal finance, travel, and more enhance our many voices and strengthen relationships throughout our company.   

Professional Development

WJE is invested in our internal employee learning and development opportunities (e.g., a well-funded internal program that funds any employees’ efforts to perform technical research) and our assistance for formal educational programs related to an employee’s current position or a probable future assignment. WJE is also continuing to reimburse our employees’ expenses for continuing education and professional enrichment activities, membership in qualified professional organizations, and job-related certifications and registrations.

Giving Back

"Leave it better than you found it." It’s a simple but guiding principle at WJE. We apply that standard to every project and every new challenge. But it isn’t just a business model; it’s a mentality we bring to everything we do, including how we give back to the communities where we live and work. Each year, our employees contribute their time, resources, and energy to a wide variety of organizations and events, seeking to make a difference. From food drives to disaster relief to mentoring and pro bono work, our people work hard to leave their communities better than they found them.

Greater Than Ourselves

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. - Greek Proverb

WJE is a 100% employee-owned company. Our independence affords us the freedom to innovate, take chances, and pursue the kind of work we thrive on—solving the most interesting and technically challenging problems in the built world. Our independence also embues us with a responsibility to one another and to the continued success of the company.

Investments in laboratory, mentoring, professional development, . . .