Siloed - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
26 Jun 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

4 9 hour days and half day fridays

Cons

my supervisor used to ask me (probably jokingly) "should I yell at you?" to get me to do something. Again probably a joke, but very reflective of the company culture and just really unprofessional on their part. My boss also had a talking to me about job performance which was pretty aggressive, he started it with "I wanted to confront you about" ... but didn't tell his supervisor they had the talk with me. a lot of things went on that many people knew about.

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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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Cons

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