Lots of Talk - IT Senior Manager Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
Sep 3, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

- Lots of smart, hard-working people making a difference. - Great "thoughts" around mental health matters and diversity and inclusion.

Cons

- Some corporate functions (HR, IT, Finance, etc.) are worked past exhaustion; too much work and they are constantly cutting staff - Launched mental health matters program to compliment or expand on their safety program (BeyondZero). Would be great except while leaders are preaching take care of yourself and we take care of our people out of one side of their face, they are barking get more done with less staff and less money from the other side... Then when you're used up and exhausted, they lay you off.

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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
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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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