

Diverse employees at WSP have rated Manager, Professional Development, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WSP have rated Team, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
WSP employees are -5% more likely to recommend WSP as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at WSP is rated average by 471 employees, across various culture dimensions. WSP employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Manager, and Environment categories, putting WSP’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Jefferson City, MO. See below in detail how working at WSP was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WSP is rated B
Last updated 16 days ago
WSP ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 215 WSP employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WSP improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
What are some of the best things about your team?People care about each other.
What are some of the best things about your team?My team is highly motivated and focused on client services, and helping each other achieve goals.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Caring, always a listening ear to talk to
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More pay. Improved parity checks
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More pto and better benefits
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am very under the lowest salary range on indeed. I dont think they understand how difficult the tasks my team and i do. We all feel underpaid on my team.
WSP Global provides design engineering and management consulting services to the public and private sector clients.
WSP was founded in 1959 and its current CEO is Lewis Cornell. Since its inception 67 years ago, WSP has grown to 10001 employees.
Be a solution-driven advisor with outstanding expertise.
Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees.
Whether we are delivering high-speed rail systems, designing transportation infrastructure to provide access to remote communities or supporting adaptation to climate change risks, we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to the challenges the future will bring.
Our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Planning teams specialize in the process of gaining approvals, permitting, licensing, and planning support. We work with organizations focused on investing, developing, or expanding existing assets, seeking on-going maintenance for their operations and infrastructure, or the closure of their facilities. We get involved at the strategic advisory, investment, procurement, due diligence, planning implementation, construction, and monitoring phases of any project. In each case, we work to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Our regional community and charitable initiatives come in all shapes and sizes. Whether we are volunteering at a Special Needs Centre, sponsoring scholarships that support future engineers, or delivering portable water treatment systems to Kenya, WSP is proud to be making an impact across all our regions.
| Headquarter | Montreal, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wspgroup.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1959 |
| Company Status | Public |
WSP competitors include Stantec and SNC Lavalin. WSP ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WSP compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

WSP has 10001 employees. 471 employees at WSP have reviewed WSP across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 471 WSP employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WSP are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WSP, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WSP are pleased with their team. 471 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at WSP are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WSP believe the environment at WSP is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WSP is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at WSP work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WSP are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WSP is that the company was very prepared on their first day. WSP employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At WSP 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of WSP's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 WSP employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
WSP’s CEO Lewis Cornell started in this role in 2019. Lewis’s approval rate is just above average, putting Lewis in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Jefferson City, MO. Lewis Cornell is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development WSP offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Lewis is most liked by employees in the Operations department and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to WSP’s competitors, Lewis Cornell ranks just below Stantec’s CEO Gord Johnston. With Lewis’s leadership, WSP employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Manager. Lewis was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
The WSP Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Lewis Cornell and Director of Transportation Bernie Kalus
Lewis Cornell CEO / President
Lewis Cornell serves as the CEO / President of WSP.
Bernie Kalus Director of Transportation
Bernie Kalus serves as the Director of Transportation of WSP (formerly WSP SELLS). Bernie started at WSP (formerly WSP... read more
How much do people at WSP get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WSP is $129,261, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,123, or $58 per hour.
At WSP, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,088 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,385 annually. Average WSP salaries by department include: Admin at $62,619, Marketing at $109,908, Operations at $103,416, and Legal at $158,720. Half of WSP salaries are above $122,123.
173 employees at WSP rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 509 ratings) while 162 employees at WSP rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 166 ratings).
Salaries contributed from WSP employees include job titles like Lead Engineer and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from WSP employees.
Last updated 18 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at WSP score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing WSP in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WSP across various culture dimensions.
We are a diverse people business, proud to be working for a wide variety of clients. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contribution of all our employees.,,Our intent is to:,,Ensure fair and equal treatment of employees;,Embed a culture of diversity and inclusion globally;,Provide employees with the best opportunities to fulfill their potential;,Respect and protect human rights of employees and contractors.
WSP's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is WSP's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. WSP's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, WSP applied for 169 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 4% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at WSP unveil that 6 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by WSP after the employee’s start date.
WSP has a total of 10001 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Engineering | 17% | |
HR | 17% | |
Finance | 17% |
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Sacramento | 17% | |
Boulder | 17% | |
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Who is the CEO of WSP?
WSP CEO is Lewis Cornell, their score by employees is 68
What is WSP eNPS?
The eNPS for WSP is -5
What is the salary for Business Analyst in WSP?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Design in WSP?
The average salaries for Design in WSP is 123k
How many employees work in WSP?
WSP has 10001 employees