Great Pay, Terrible Benefits - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso Jacobs

3,0
12 mag 2015
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Jacobs is a fairly typical mega-firm in the engineering world. It pays better than competitors and is managed better than others (such as ones starting in AE, and ending in COM). For a large company, it doesn't have the excessive amount of hoops to jump through for simple things, like filling out a timesheet.

Svantaggi

HR is a centralized call center and not very helpful, and benefits are abysmal--health insurance for example is basically one small rung above signing up for Obamacare. Maternity policies are the bare minimum required by law. It's appalling for a firm with such deep pockets to offer such pathetic benefits.

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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.

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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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