Awful company, awful management, awful work, awful people, awful pay - Entry Level Intelligence Analyst Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Feb 24, 2023
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Pros

Met some good friends while here

Cons

I don't think there's even enough space to write everything wrong with this job. Worst job ever. No one likes it here. Retention is a huge issue due to the low salary, boring work, duplicitous job marketing, horrible management, etc. In the time I was with Jacobs our benefits were slashed, all morale events were cancelled, and the previous PM abandoned ship when several employees got COVID (he chose not to go into the office but let everyone else go in, didn't alert any of the other employees that they should get tested/ take extra precautions). The current PM is unhinged and threatened to fire everyone, routinely gossips about employees, and blatantly plays favorites (including passing up senior members of the team who had working for over a year to promote a buddy of his who had been on the contract for all of three months and wasn't even operational). Jacobs upper management is completely incompetent and even the process of quitting was strife with issues. The other company on this contract (IntelliBridge) pays its employees significantly more. If you're going to take this job just use it as a stepping stone and stay for no more than a year at most. Do not take a retention bonus if they offer it, you will end up paying it back.

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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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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great people and culture, internal mobility if you’re networked

Cons

Lots of internal process/procedure but to be expected at a large firm

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