The Name Will Take You Far but Could Be Run Better - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
Mar 25, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Safety is really valued here.

Cons

No work place is perfect. There are always people who are not qualified that have great jobs. There are always people that are talented that are never given a chance. Upper management is always concerned about $$$. No matter what. They might be good people but they become emotionless the highter up they go. Well, not all. Some are really sweet but they get "removed" from their roles or threatened to be fired if they don't go along with it. Their IT systems are cheap. Software is always old. Good luck on getting an IT product. It's an act of Congress. Our department tried to purchase 2 new laptops for new senior management...we didn't have any to give them. And our local IT department first denied and then delayed the purchases. We aren't talking super expensive. Maybe 1800 total for two? First they told us it was too expensive. We reminded them it wasn't their budget and then they said ok. Six weeks later the items still had not been ordered. They will run any IT item into the ground before purchasing new. Unless you come in as a woman, with a good role, it's extremely hard for you to move up. Even if you change departments. Very old way of doing lots of things. Things could be streamlined and better functioning.

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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.

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Exposure to large scale projects

Cons

Lack of recognition, demanding work load

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