Is Jacobs a good company to work for as a Associate Principal Engineer?

Associate Principal Engineer professionals working at Jacobs have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 68 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Jacobs employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Principal Engineer Jobs at Jacobs now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Principal Engineer interview questions at Jacobs .

Does Jacobs pay Associate Principal Engineer employees well?

Associate Principal Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Jacobs with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 68 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Principal Engineer salaries at Jacobs.

How happy are Associate Principal Engineer professionals working at Jacobs?

83% of Associate Principal Engineer employees at Jacobs would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 14% in the past 12 months. Associate Principal Engineer professionals have also rated Jacobs with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jacobs?

Engineer (325) , Project Manager (296) , Mechanical Engineer (125) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Intern (93) , Senior Engineer (93) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Consultant (52) , Design Engineer (52)

What are the pros of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"the people are great and there are a lot of optional employee groups you can join to connect with people with similar viewpoints" ((in 494 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 400 reviews)); "Pay is good and work can be interesting." ((in 376 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 318 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 314 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management... they waste most of the job budget on very high salaried people in meetings where very little if anything is accomplished." ((in 322 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 108 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 95 reviews)); "Some managers don't have the educational backround for the positions they hold." ((in 91 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from ground level." ((in 83 reviews))

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Jacobs Associate Principal Engineer reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

98% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Associate Principal Engineer employees have rated Jacobs with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Principal Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Jacobs is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Principal Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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68 reviews

4.0

Mar 13, 2024

Mental Health Prioritised, Progression Slow

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice offices, great work colleagues, prioritising diversity and equality, as well as mental health. good benefits, particularly for family planning, reasonable pay

Cons

progression routes not obvious, in flexibility around promotions

4.0

Feb 22, 2024

Good work life balance

Principal consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company genuinely believes in diversity of thought.

Cons

Forward career path not always apparent.

5.0

Feb 1, 2024

great place to work

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee friendly, Hybrid working, Empowering leaders

Cons

not I could think of currently

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