Is Jacobs a good company to work for as a Test Engineer?

Test Engineer professionals working at Jacobs have rated their employer with 2.8 out of 5 stars in 17 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Jacobs employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Test Engineer Jobs at Jacobs now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Test Engineer interview questions at Jacobs .

Does Jacobs pay Test Engineer employees well?

Test Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Jacobs with 2.3 out of 5 stars based on 17 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 44.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Test Engineer salaries at Jacobs.

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) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (92) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (51)

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 501 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 388 reviews)); "Pay is good and work can be interesting." ((in 376 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 316 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 311 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 319 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 107 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 96 reviews)); "bad managers (depends on who you work for)" ((in 94 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from ground level." ((in 84 reviews))

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Jacobs Test Engineer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

Not enough data to show CEO approval

12% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

2.3

Compensation and benefits

Test Engineer employees have rated Jacobs with 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Test Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Jacobs is rated 24% below average by Test Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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17 reviews

3.0

Apr 23, 2026

Pretty Okay

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engaging work, and a solid team

Cons

Not always the best at communicating, especially management

2.0

Sep 11, 2024

Very greedy company

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job secuirity is high (only to keep profiting off you for as long as they can)

Cons

Pay is very low compared to industy average Very limited career growth Unqualified management

4.0

Jun 7, 2024

Great company

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company and work ethic

Cons

Pay and benefits are not very competitive

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