Decent pay, horrible work environment - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
Sep 10, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The compensation is good and the ability to telecommute is a plus. They also have ample project work.

Cons

The people. Also, the lack of training and management support is pretty astounding. I was literally dropped in a cubicle, given access to a computer, and pretty much had to figure everything else out by myself. I don't know if it's like this at every office, but the people here are all very stuck up. It reminds me of high school where everyone has their cliques and tends to look down their nose at newcomers. Also, everyone seems to think that whatever it is they are working on is more important anyone else's. Which makes it difficult if you work on 12 different projects because you can expect to have 12 different people barking orders at you and demanding that their items be made priority. This type of self-righteous attitude has been consistent across the board from what I have seen. A lot of the time the people you work with can either make coming to work tolerable (or maybe even enjoyable) or they can make it absolutely miserable. Unfortunately in this case it seems to be the latter.

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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.

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