Pros
As a designer at an EPC you get the satifaction of seeing what you designed built.
Benefits are fair
Small company atmosphere
Cons
Very little consistency in company standards or policies, New policies very restrictive
Open office (no cubicles) creates very noisy environment and inhibits work and communication. Average 2 to 3 employees per phone, limited workspace resulting in staff often having no desk
Moral very low after a series of layoff's over a prolonged period of time due to poor project performance, making all wonder if company will survive
Management struggles over EPC merger, affecting all employees
Compensation on the low end creating additional turnover of employees