Be careful taking a job with Jacobs. - Senior Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
May 22, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wide range of major challenging projects.

Cons

Top management treats the staff like they cannot be trusted. They also do not seem to understand the businesses of some of their local offices. Benefits package is subpar. Focused on meeting quarterly earnings projections.

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Pros

Work life balance, compensation, access to managers, company culture

Cons

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance, especially if you’re a hard worker and employer can see that.

Cons

Colleague competition, which tends to happen at larger firms

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