Great place to work... not so much for being a graduate - Systems Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

4.0
28 Nov 2020
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Pros

Decent pay with plenty of options to move from interesting project to project and job to job. Flexible working times and decent company benefits.

Cons

The graduate scheme is a vapid and vacuous shell of a programme. Line managers with no training are expected to take time out of their day to "teach" you, but as all hours have to be booked and there's no money made available for training, there's no time for them to help. The graduate scheme is a serious of annoying hoops for you to jump through without any clear direction and aren't designed to improve your skills at all. It's a fairly relaxed place to work but I wouldn't recommend to graduates.

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5.0
3 Apr 2026
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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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3.0
6 July 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent culture, individual contributors are fine, management is lacking

Cons

The company operates like many smaller companies depending on which business market you are in so your experience will vary. For some, it's the best company, others will say it's the worst; it just depends on your region/group even at the local level. Water/wastewater is a good market in most offices, transportation is hit an miss depending on location.

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