Great place to begin a career - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

5.0
Jan 16, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities for power and I&C for several different types of projects Lots of new projects being won, no shortage of work Corporate focus on culture does improve the quality of colleague interaction Remote opportunities

Cons

Training is a crash course and can be daunting for a new engineer Hard to meet with mentors because of high workload for experienced engineers

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5.0
Apr 3, 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
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large scale projects

Cons

Lack of recognition, demanding work load

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