Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,764 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,764 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Jan 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work policy for hybrid

Cons

Billable time and billable hours

3.0
Jan 8, 2026

Salary

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team culture with knowledgeable colleagues. Opportunities to work on diverse environmental projects. Strong focus on professional development and training. Flexible work arrangements that support work–life balance. Access to experienced senior staff for mentoring.

Cons

Workload can fluctuate with project demands. Tight deadlines sometimes impact work–life balance. Internal processes can feel slow at times. Limited transparency around salary progression pathways. Fieldwork scheduling can be unpredictable during busy periods

3.0
Jan 8, 2026

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to learn a lot

Cons

Project based assignments can lead to CCL

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