Great opportunities - Project Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

3.0
Sep 12, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- Excellent opportunities within the company. Many, many departments & positions to choose from. Jacobs has almost everything engineering related, particularly Civil. - Work/life balance is good; Jacobs advocates remote work if applicable to your position. - Generous PTO, increases with more tenure. - Great benefits (ESPP, health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Traditional 401k & Roth 401k). - Matching for both Traditional 401k & Roth 401k.

Cons

- Did not see growth from within; positions opened up within my team and no one was getting promoted despite very competent track records. Did not feel that there was room to grow. - Non-management employees were not bonus eligible; seems that it is only for regional management. - Corporate's effort to increase employee engagement was sub-par. - Pay is on the lower side compared to other companies in the same industry.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Cons

It’s a big company, so there are a lot of corporate games you have to play to get noticed and advance in your career

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