Great team, diverse businesses, need of significant changes - Business Development Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
28 Nov 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Strong market positioning and reputation on most of their markets. Very good teamwork and easy internal relationships at lower and middle levels.

Cons

Business model works well somewhere - say core markets - but needs to gain a lot of flexibility and cleverness in other ones. Very high instability of org charts and middle management changes, personally I had 10 different bosses during 10 years . Uneffective and ridiculous. Not a good tuition for young graduates, besides unuseful formalities and slogans. You must be billable since the day one.

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5.0
3 Apr 2026
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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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4.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Cons

It’s a big company, so there are a lot of corporate games you have to play to get noticed and advance in your career

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