Decent position, but limited opprotunity for career growth. - Process Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
Mar 14, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay. I was able to work alongside other knoweldgeable engineers from several disciplines.

Cons

As a contractor Jacobs primary concern is generating billable hours. Career development for employees is basically an afterthought.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance, especially if you’re a hard worker and employer can see that.

Cons

Colleague competition, which tends to happen at larger firms

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible, on the cutting edge, good employee networks

Cons

Shareholder focused, lots of red tape

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