Very good employer to work for but needs to fix cons - Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
9 Aug 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Great talent in overall team, very good infrastructure, good number of job opportunities, great EPCM for mid-major scale projects, presence in multiple cities, states, nations, competitive cost to customer, good salaries, fast promotions if you have connections, serious for industrial and office safety and professional in customer orientation, respect for project schedules and quality of work, desire for accuracy

Cons

Mid - senior level management politics, back-stabbing, lack of control over spreading lies of fellow employees by easy-ear management, promotions based on connections only, unfair opportunity assignments, lack of rigor in just and fair performance evaluation, lack of effective talent development program, sometimes ignorant of customer needs, poor sales development, lack of rigor in the engineering department, fails to win bids for small projects due to unjustified bureaucratic cost estimates, huge overhead billing, lack of control by management on unjustified billing, lack of talent and success identification

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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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4.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large scale projects

Cons

Lack of recognition, demanding work load

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