OK, but moving out of the industry - Graduate Civil Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
11 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good training opportunities, and my team help regular best-practice sessions, which seemed to be a bottom-up initiative. Flexible working hours was good for work-life balance.

Cons

Hard to move between business units - you get pigeon-holed pretty early on. IT systems were slow and backwards - still needed to fill out a lot of paper forms that could be done online. Not enough support staff, and average offices. Got the feeling the company wasn't really trying to do anything great, just ticking along on average, low risk projects, in order to keep their risk-averse shareholders happy.

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5.0
3 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
29 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Cons

It’s a big company, so there are a lot of corporate games you have to play to get noticed and advance in your career

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