As one of the leading engineering firms in the world, Day & Zimmerman offers "valuable experience" and competitive salaries. Benefits include a full-coverage insurance package, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations. Respondents, however, report having a mixed experience at the firm. One insider remarks, "In general I like it here, but there have been times when I was less than happy." Another informant describes his experience as "some good, some bad." Pointing to the firm's private ownership, employees describe Day & Zimmermann as a "good place to start your career," but not preferable for long-term employment. One contact believes that the company's owner "makes decisions to please a select few employees." She adds, "D & Z is a very short-sighted corporation."