Does STRAND pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, STRAND employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at STRAND. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at STRAND?

23% of STRAND employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated STRAND 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at STRAND?

Designer (11) , Architectural Designer (5) , CAD Drafter (5) , Drafter (4) , CAD Designer (3) , Architect (2) , Architectural Drafter (2) , Draftsman (2) , Project Coordinator (2) , Project Manager (2) , Residential Designer (2) , Revit Designer (2)

What are the pros of working at STRAND according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to be around with and learn from." ((in 7 reviews)); "work from home is nice." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at STRAND according to real employee reviews?

"Starting pay 14.00 hr, Deadlines that are not attainable, Bad management, They don't care about your family or you, Worst benefits I've ever seen." ((in 9 reviews)); "No training" ((in 7 reviews)); "Raises will hardly happen" ((in 5 reviews)); "The pay is very low for what they demand, as a person with experience and academic preparation, the janitor receives a better salary than one." ((in 4 reviews)); "Low pay High work high stress ... No training ..." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about STRAND redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about STRAND redundancy and their outlook for job security at STRAND in 2026.

STRAND Reviews

2.2

23% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Tamara Spicer

33% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (94 reviews)

STRAND has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The STRAND employee rating is 41% below average for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

94 reviews

5.0

18 Jun 2025

pretty

Landscape architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

many international student employees working there.

Cons

salary increase pretty slow. but company sponsor green card.

5.0

17 Oct 2024

Great place to work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fexibility and support, while fast pace my manager take time to support me and career goals.

Cons

The company is well positioned for growth, the only thing I would add is possibly reviewing seating layout. Otherwise great start to an amazing career opportunity.

5.0

18 Jun 2024

Fast paced firm well suited for entrepreneurs

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I have had the pleasure of working at Strand for the past three years, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As a robust architectural and engineering firm, Strand excels in providing a dynamic and supportive work environment. What I appreciate most is the exposure to various aspects of the business. This has not only broadened my knowledge but also kept my work interesting and engaging. Strand fosters a collaborative culture where innovation and teamwork are highly encouraged. Strand is an excellent place to work, and I am proud to be part of such a forward-thinking company.

Cons

I don’t have any cons to share!

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Great place to work.

Fast paced firm well suited for entrepreneurs

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