URS Corporation is a fully integrated engineering, construction and technical services organization with the capabilities to support every stage of the project life cycle—from inception through start-up and operation to decommissioning and closure. We offer program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services.
Through our network of offices across the United States and in more than 40 countries, we provide services to a broad range of clients around the world, including U.S. federal government agencies, national governments of other countries, state and local government agencies in the United States and internationally, and private sector clients worldwide representing a wide variety of industries. Our work is focused in four key market sectors: federal, infrastructure, power, and industrial and commercial. Within each of these markets, our comprehensive skills and expertise are a valued resource to clients around the world.
Through our network of offices across the United States and in more than 40 countries, we provide services to a broad range of clients around the world, including U.S. federal government agencies, national governments of other countries, state and local government agencies in the United States and internationally, and private sector clients worldwide representing a wide variety of industries. Our work is focused in four key market sectors: federal, infrastructure, power, and industrial and commercial. Within each of these markets, our comprehensive skills and expertise are a valued resource to clients around the world.
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| Company: | URS Corporation |
| Website: | www.urscorp.com |
| Address: | 811 Grier Drive, Suite A |
| Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
About/History:
URS Corporation’s oldest predecessor company was founded in 1904. URS was established in 1951, and incorporated in 1957 as Broadview Research—a research group active in the area of physical and engineering sciences. In 1967, management developed a growth strategy focused on building a multidisciplinary professional services firm. In 1968, Broadview Research acquired United Research Incorporated of Cambridge, Massachusetts. During this period, the name Broadview Research was changed to United Research Services and later shortened to URS.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, URS continued to expand through internal growth and strategic acquisitions that enhanced our engineering, architectural and environmental practices. These acquisitions included Madigan-Praeger; Coverdale and Colpitts; John A. Blume and Associates; Hill Dreman Chase; and Dalton, Dalton and Newport.
In 1996, URS further expanded with the acquisition of Greiner Engineering, which broadened our presence in the transportation market. The Woodward-Clyde Group joined URS in 1997, bringing additional environmental capabilities and a broader international presence to the organization. When Dames & Moore Group joined the Company in 1999, it further widened our geographic base, strengthened our program and construction management expertise, added to our FORTUNE 500 client base and expanded our presence in the mass transit market.
In 2002, the acquisition of EG&G Technical Services, a provider of management and technical support services to U.S. government agencies—the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security in particular—positioned URS among the ranks of the leading U.S. federal services contractors.
The 2007 acquisition of Washington Group International enhanced URS’ ability to provide integrated engineering and construction services throughout the project life cycle—from planning, design and engineering through construction to operations and maintenance, and decommissioning and closure. The acquisition also expanded our capabilities in the power and nuclear management markets, as well as in transportation, mining, defense, and industrial infrastructure and process.
Most recently, in 2010, URS acquired the Scott Wilson Group—a global integrated design and engineering consultancy based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition significantly expanded our resources and capabilities in the United Kingdom and Ireland in critical infrastructure markets. It also expanded our global footprint in continental Europe, China and India.
Today, URS has approximately 46,500 employees in a network of offices in more than 40 countries. The Company provides the full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. URS’ business is focused on four key market sectors: Federal, Infrastructure, Power, and Industrial & Commercial. Our clients include the U.S. federal government, national governments of other countries, state and local government agencies in the United States and internationally, and FORTUNE 500 companies and other multinational corporations.
Headquartered in San Francisco, URS is publicly owned and listed on the New York Stock. Exchange as URS
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, URS continued to expand through internal growth and strategic acquisitions that enhanced our engineering, architectural and environmental practices. These acquisitions included Madigan-Praeger; Coverdale and Colpitts; John A. Blume and Associates; Hill Dreman Chase; and Dalton, Dalton and Newport.
In 1996, URS further expanded with the acquisition of Greiner Engineering, which broadened our presence in the transportation market. The Woodward-Clyde Group joined URS in 1997, bringing additional environmental capabilities and a broader international presence to the organization. When Dames & Moore Group joined the Company in 1999, it further widened our geographic base, strengthened our program and construction management expertise, added to our FORTUNE 500 client base and expanded our presence in the mass transit market.
In 2002, the acquisition of EG&G Technical Services, a provider of management and technical support services to U.S. government agencies—the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security in particular—positioned URS among the ranks of the leading U.S. federal services contractors.
The 2007 acquisition of Washington Group International enhanced URS’ ability to provide integrated engineering and construction services throughout the project life cycle—from planning, design and engineering through construction to operations and maintenance, and decommissioning and closure. The acquisition also expanded our capabilities in the power and nuclear management markets, as well as in transportation, mining, defense, and industrial infrastructure and process.
Most recently, in 2010, URS acquired the Scott Wilson Group—a global integrated design and engineering consultancy based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition significantly expanded our resources and capabilities in the United Kingdom and Ireland in critical infrastructure markets. It also expanded our global footprint in continental Europe, China and India.
Today, URS has approximately 46,500 employees in a network of offices in more than 40 countries. The Company provides the full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. URS’ business is focused on four key market sectors: Federal, Infrastructure, Power, and Industrial & Commercial. Our clients include the U.S. federal government, national governments of other countries, state and local government agencies in the United States and internationally, and FORTUNE 500 companies and other multinational corporations.
Headquartered in San Francisco, URS is publicly owned and listed on the New York Stock. Exchange as URS
Environment/Benefits:
Beginning on their first day at URS, eligible employees can participate in benefit plans that provide choice and flexibility. Recognizing individual and family needs can vary greatly, our plans and programs are built to accommodate our diverse employee population.
URS offers a comprehensive benefits package, the specifics of which may vary depending where our employees are based or if they are covered by collective bargaining agreements. In addition to a number of optional programs, employees are immediately eligible to enroll in one of several health care plans—including a health savings account—and insurance protection. Our 401(k) Plan offers a Company match/contribution and a variety of investment options.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Our plans cover medical services and prescription drugs and are designed to protect employees from financial difficulties should an illness or injury occur. Preventive care and wellness programs are key components of all our plans. To help our employees and their families maintain good dental health, our dental plans promote preventive care, and when treatment is needed, cover a broad range of services. Optional vision coverage includes exams and prescription eyewear.
Retirement Savings
Employees are eligible to enroll on their first day of employment in a Company-sponsored 401(k) Plan, can contribute to their account through payroll deductions and receive a Company match/contribution. Our plans offer diversified investment portfolios to help meet retirement savings goals.
Protect Your Future
Company-paid and optional term life and accident insurance help protect against financial hardship in the event of serious injury or death. Our short and long-term disability coverage can help maintain a stable income when employees become disabled through injury or illness.
Take a Break
We offer a competitive time off program that includes pay for vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, etc.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available via a 24-hour hotline. The EAP provides no-cost, confidential assistance for a variety of personal or professional issues, including stress, financial challenges, work-related issues, or marital and family problems.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Save money in taxes by using the Flexible Spending Accounts to pay for eligible health care or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Opportunities to Learn
At URS, we encourage our employees to realize their full potential and offer a variety of ways to advance their careers through on-the-job training opportunities, as well as tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs.
Additional Benefits and Discounts
Along with our core benefits coverage, our employees can take advantage of many optional benefits and discounts which may be offered at various sites.
URS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status,disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
URS offers a comprehensive benefits package, the specifics of which may vary depending where our employees are based or if they are covered by collective bargaining agreements. In addition to a number of optional programs, employees are immediately eligible to enroll in one of several health care plans—including a health savings account—and insurance protection. Our 401(k) Plan offers a Company match/contribution and a variety of investment options.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Our plans cover medical services and prescription drugs and are designed to protect employees from financial difficulties should an illness or injury occur. Preventive care and wellness programs are key components of all our plans. To help our employees and their families maintain good dental health, our dental plans promote preventive care, and when treatment is needed, cover a broad range of services. Optional vision coverage includes exams and prescription eyewear.
Retirement Savings
Employees are eligible to enroll on their first day of employment in a Company-sponsored 401(k) Plan, can contribute to their account through payroll deductions and receive a Company match/contribution. Our plans offer diversified investment portfolios to help meet retirement savings goals.
Protect Your Future
Company-paid and optional term life and accident insurance help protect against financial hardship in the event of serious injury or death. Our short and long-term disability coverage can help maintain a stable income when employees become disabled through injury or illness.
Take a Break
We offer a competitive time off program that includes pay for vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, etc.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available via a 24-hour hotline. The EAP provides no-cost, confidential assistance for a variety of personal or professional issues, including stress, financial challenges, work-related issues, or marital and family problems.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Save money in taxes by using the Flexible Spending Accounts to pay for eligible health care or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Opportunities to Learn
At URS, we encourage our employees to realize their full potential and offer a variety of ways to advance their careers through on-the-job training opportunities, as well as tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs.
Additional Benefits and Discounts
Along with our core benefits coverage, our employees can take advantage of many optional benefits and discounts which may be offered at various sites.
URS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status,disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Office Locations/Subsidiaries:
As one of the largest engineering design services firms worldwide, and a leading U.S. federal government contractor, URS has an extensive network of offices across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.
Headquarters:
600 Montgomery Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-2728 USA
Headquarters:
600 Montgomery Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-2728 USA