Before the buyout very good now terrible - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
Aug 9, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They do have flex schedule and depending on your supervisor they are good about time off if you have the PTO

Cons

After Jacobs bought TYBRIN everything went downhill. Management doesn't care about anyone but themselves and their bonus (most everyone else lost their bonus after the buyout). Management also lies all them time sends out e-mails telling everyone that things are great and nothing is changing but then they cut benefits, lay people off left and right with no severance if you are a direct bill they give a two week notice that you must work or you can't collect unemployment. Doesn't matter how many years you worked their they still only give you notice or 2 weeks severence. They are so concerned about cutting the G&A (so they can have more big bonuses) that the employees are the ones suffering, no new equipment or any tools to do their jobs or training. Management gets angry when they hear talk in the hallways about how unhappy people are but they don't find out why they hide up in their glass castle.

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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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