The worst management ever - Mechanical Tech Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Apr 19, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The people you work with and the interesting tasks we do.

Cons

Management are not involved, they have no idea what is going on or what your job is. There is no respect from management to employees, they talk down to you, threaten your job, and make you feel worthless. Yet they want the upmost respect and trust from the employees. They do not provide direction or training and will throw you under the bus when something goes wrong. I have spoke to other employees who have been in tears from management making them feel belittled, yes I said employees, more than one! Management does not care about the employees or safety, they just hire their family and screws over anyone else.

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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
Recommend
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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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