Exellent place to work if you dont mind job insecurity - Contract Administrator Jacobs Employee Review

4.0
May 15, 2012
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Pros

The pay is excellent and the ability to advance is great. The work is mostly challenging and the opportunity to network with some great professionals really make this company a cut above the rest. The culture of careing and the fact that they treat you as an adult instead of as a peice of meat make this an awesome place to work.

Cons

The company is is almost exclusively project driven and most employees are project oriented. This is an opportunity to work on multiple projects however when the project is over you are thrust into the fray and have to find another job. HR is incompitent and useless when it comes to placing employees on new projects. There is no procedures working to place current employees over new hires once a project is done. For the most part this company runs like a good ol boys club therefore they loose alot of talented people so that so and so's brother in law can have a job instead of someone that actually has expierience and Jacobs knowledge. For this reason unless you are an excellent brown nose and dont value job security I wouldnt advocate for Jacobs being a long term Job goal.

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5.0
Apr 3, 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
Jun 29, 2026
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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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