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Walker Engineering

I put in 6 months at Walker. One foreman lost me for 2, which was the only time I really learned anything. Stole money from my check and forced unsafe working conditions, plus it cost literally 25% of my check to drive to job sites across town when there were jobs literally 5 minutes from my home. 
The guys I worked alongside were great, but having a foreman fake your timesheets to put you on different job sites, then having the office completely ignore your attempts to fix it and start slowly cutting your hours to 0 was horrible.
Apprentices were pressured into working unsafely after Walker fronted the money for their JATC training (if you leave or get fired, you have to pay them back in full).
Had a couple of great supers, and got some good work in when I wasn't under the thieving one, but that one guy, and the fact that the company never did anything about him stealing my pay or putting apprentices in unsafe situations, are enough that I will never recommend them for employment or service.

Where do I start. I was initially hired as a service technician based on my previous experience. The hourly wage was very good for this type of position. The company seemed very promising at first due to the fact that there was room for advancement which I was driven to do. I was asked if I would like to move into the office as an account manager and I accepted the new position. With ears wide open and the willingness to learn a new aspect of the electrical industry I was extremely excited. Well what I found out was the leadership within my department was extremely inadequate and only cared for the bootlickers and didn't want to take the time to train someone properly. It's unfortunate that a company of this size and their rich history has people that do not honor the Walker Way.    

show up on the job site 30 minutes before work starts, before starting time there was always a safety meeting. Walker Engineering is serious about safety on there job sites and this something that i appreciate. Working with electricity is no joking making and the superintendent's that i worked under were very serious about getting the job done right and on time with no injuries. I learned a great deal from the time i was with Walker and would recommend this company to any electricians looking for work. You can advance fast with this company as long as you are smart and can manage people well. Leave your feeling at home and come ready to work hard and you will get the rewards from your accomplishments.

Walker Engineering , Is a great company to work for. The men and women that are in leadership positions have good attitudes ,and are concerned  about your success within the company . There maybe one or two persons that I would not recommend for anything ,but overall the  company has great leaders who are fair and and considerate. Safety is always Top Priority on a daily operations. Constantly training and preparing the employees .Very much concerned about quality .There are some task that are difficult because of the process . Walker makes a point of rewarding workers with prizes ,diners and other fun things to encourage employees. 

Good place to work if you’re looking to pick up skills for multiple trades. Projects are often chaotic and always behind. No one really knows how to manage and lead a team. Turnover is incredibly high. No real time for hands on training you just have to be good enough to pick it up quickly. The worst part honestly is they from what I experienced care if you have a personal life they work you and hard as you let them and if you are making mistakes they often time won’t tell you until they have enough to terminate you over. 

Worked for Walker for 3 years with a promise  of being moved to the  position I originally applied for but it never happened. They play the good'ol boy system if you're in you're in if your not you're fighting for scraps. Some foreman are openly raciest and when it is reported to HR the one reporting it normally gets fired or laidoff shortly after. They will hire under qualified friends and family at better pay than qualified applicants. The health benefits are good the pay is lackluster and don't expect a pay raise unless you're in good with management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Made friends with a lot of general contractors.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with the PMs in the tenant division.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
No one in the office cares about the people in the field 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I was a number not a person. No one cares about the field employees. I would not recommend working for them.

Because of the decision to now persue the AT & T work I left to continue taking care of my client moved account to PQE. Traveled to the Midwest states the MOKA states and Texas building new SBC Messaging sites @160 in 5 years. Manage to account by reconning the sites, producing material lists, ordering material shipping to Chicago for delivery to each site. Had 4 site going at one time in 4 different cites. Invoiced all when complete,

What is the best part of working at the company?
I have with Walker almost a year, and I have not found anything to say what is the best part of working with at this company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Asking someone to correct their errors and that someone turning around and sling why should I. Explaining why it’s a safety violation.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They have good culture ethics but getting the employees to believe it and practice it, not so good.

You're consistly threatened that if you don't follow company policies you will be removed from the project. You constantly hear about layoffs, but recieve no warning till a supervisor comes to collect you and tell you to gather your belongings. Walker Engineering is a great place to work if your solely looking for compensation, but keep in mind that your time there is limited. If your looking to be there long term it's a good idea to become good friends with a senior superintendent or above otherwise your expendable.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cad drafter 1 salary reported	$24.50 per hour
Structural engineer 1 salary reported	$73,500 per year
Apprentice electrician 3 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Superintendent 3 salaries reported	$29.67 per hour
Journeyperson electrician 3 salaries reported	$28.67 per hour

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