Jacobs Engineering is not for entry level engineers. - Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
Sep 16, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Exposure to petrochemical engineering field. Opportunities to gain field experience by working on multiple small projects for a single client.

Cons

No training provided to entry level engineers. There is poor communication between functional managers and project managers. Given the number of employees hired in the past few years, employees are not given any individual attention. You only have a job as long as there are man-hours available for you to charge too. If there is a slow-down in the industry you WILL be layed-off.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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