TranSystems Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"TranSystems Engineering started out nice. People who work in this one large room with cubes are very nice. But it's a dark and somewhat depressing workspace. Leadership repeatedly told staff that regional staff jobs were secure--until layoffs and closed offices without it getting out to industry. Philadelphia office very political office and one unethical person rules the roost in that office. They only care about bottom line not employees. Put up a great smoke screen. Benefits were good but work was often last minute rush. Flexible schedules but heavy workload. Be careful taking a position in this office and who you report to. This is a corporate nightmare. No communication about direction until massive changes and new "vision" every 6 mos. Layoffs in the blink of an eye in region and companies, loyalty means nothing. Employee beware."

"Keep your head down and do your job, and always be prepared for a pink slip"

What do you like about working at TranSystems?

"National, noteworthy projectsClose to home; short commuteDecent salaryCompetent staff within individual offices"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask directly about overtime. Specifically, how many hours are your REQUIRED and EXPECTED to put in every week.Ask how reviews are conducted."

What don't you like about working at TranSystems?

"Corporate is not interested in employee morale.Overtime is the rule, not the exception.Corporate will take credit for big wins, but blame satellite offices for any type of loss."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Explain new policies being implemented to all employees; and not just in an electronic newsletter. Stop acquiring small firms for their expertise and then phasing out all of the employees that work there. Explain in plain and simple terms how much business (in dollars) sponsoring an Indy car brings in to the company. It may be a philanthropic endeavor, but it doesn't look good internally when dozens of people are laid off at a time."