Mostly good - Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

4.0
13 Dec 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Fairly positive and supportive work atmosphere - Attempts were made to retain employees as best as possible, even in the face of layoffs

Cons

- Succumbed to some goofy ideas and tangents from various persons and "gurus" - Got carried away for awhile with metrics and bean-counting that was mindlessly pointless - Lack of standing up to respectible work ethics. The company started signing up with any kind of work, no matter how questionable, to make a buck (tar sands, nuclear energy, etc.)

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5.0
3 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong learning environment for entry-level engineers Great exposure to large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects with experienced mentors and structured onboarding. Reputable global firm Jacobs’ strong brand name adds credibility to your résumé and opens doors for future opportunities in both public and private sectors. Good career growth and mobility Clear pathways to move into roles like Project Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Construction Management with internal postings encouraged. Supportive team culture (project-dependent) Most teams are collaborative, and senior staff are willing to guide junior engineers, especially in inspection and CM roles. Competitive benefits and job stability Solid health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and steadier work compared to smaller consulting firms—especially on long-term public agency contracts.

Cons

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

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4.0
2 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Exposure to large scale projects

Cons

Lack of recognition, demanding work load

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