People are a disposable asset. - Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Dec 20, 2008
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Pros

Pay is good for a sweatshop. When hiring, they will give you great promises of the projects that they have for you to work on and the size of the company. They are good at work sharing between offices as long as you do not include a Carter Burgess office.

Cons

85% chargeability or be gone. Leave & holiday days + training + staff meetings = 300+ hours/year = 15% overhead. So you must always be working on billable projects or you are gone. No support for marketing . Has no interest in smaller projects, only want multi-million dollar federal and industrial projects. Always looking to classify required work as extra work for a change order to increase fees.

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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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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people and culture, internal mobility if you’re networked

Cons

Lots of internal process/procedure but to be expected at a large firm

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