Our Culture

Our core values-quality, integrity, and trust-are a way of life at Garver. They define how we conduct business and treat each other.

ENR Ranking

For more than 20 years, Engineering News-Record has listed Garver as a Top 500 Design Firm. Garver’s continual presence on the list testifies to our sustainability, which is bolstered by Garver’s dedication to hiring and retaining qualified personnel, employing cutting-edge methods, and serving clients with integrity.

Career Development

Garver is committed to the professional development of our employees. Garver offers a variety of programs to promote career growth:

• Garver Technical Institute, In-house training
• Semi-annual goal development review
• Paid professional memberships, license renewal, and continuing education
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Technical and management career paths

Contemporary Working Environment

Facilities
It’s important to provide our employees with the tools, resources, and environment to stimulate ideas, accomplish projects, and foster health. Our new, expanded, and remodeled offices offer these features and more:

• Ample windows, lighting, and space
• Comfortable workstations with modern furniture
• Office amenities such as showers, kitchens, and washers and dryers
• Current and sufficient software and field equipment

Physical Health
Along with encouraging a stimulating work environment, Garver provides its employees with equipment and incentives to inspire healthy living. Many of our offices are furnished with exercise equipment and are located in areas accessible to jogging trails and biking paths. In addition, Garver contributes to employees’ Health Savings Accounts, discounts insurance premiums for documented exercise, and offers financial motivation to quit smoking.

Work-Life Balance
Mental wellness is a vital aspect of Garver’s corporate structure. We sponsor office picnics, holiday dinners, running and biking teams, and team-building exercises to strengthen staff relationships. Garver leadership also regularly meet with personnel to discuss project milestones and conduct performance evaluations to promote communication, foster ideas, and provide support.