Jacobs is a great Company - Engineering Project Manager Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
26 Feb 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Very diversified and has deep technical capabilities. Upper management is continuously trying to improve return profits to stock holders and has done a good job at loosing customer focus.

Cons

Pay exceeds industry while vacation and holidays are lacking. 6 paid holidays is the lowest in the world. Marketing style is not effective in all markets. High turnover and low quality due to chasing large jobs with non aligned teams.

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5.0
3 Apr 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
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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