I felt like a commodity. Used, abused then left. - Recensione dipendente - Associate Principal Engineer presso Jacobs

2,0
1 mar 2014
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Paid on time but not much more to be happy about.

Svantaggi

No loyalty, promotion based on thickness of knee pads. When the company started out you needed a scientific or engineering degree. But as time went on and they had to hire more of their former customers (who did not have such degrees) the real scientists and engineers got the shaft because they could pay their customers less (since they had government pensions) and then turn around to the real scientists and engineers and say, "well these other guys are satisfied".

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5,0
3 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

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.

Svantaggi

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

1
4,0
29 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Svantaggi

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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