Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,754 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,754 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
3.0
Aug 5, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Right now, with the oil industry booming, they have the best set of procedures and standards in place to accommodate the influx of new employees required to execute a high volume of work.

Cons

Excessive work loads for all individuals. High stress level in the work place. In at least one instance, Jacobs management has allowed a HIGHLY abusive project manager to stay on with the company. Any other comany would have fired him. They need PMs to execute the work, but...

1.0
Aug 4, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

They will pay on the higher payroll scale, but benefits are reduced and you have to pay more for fewer benefits.

Cons

Reduced benefits. Is not and employee friendly company. "People are our greatest asset", only if you have a greater asset for the company. Upper mid-level managers will do or say anything to advance career. The only recognition you receive is when the manager needs to pass blame, when you do something good the manager takes credit. If you want to grow your career it will not happen, unless you are a "yes man" to your manager. This is the type of firm that will make you say "What am I doing here and how do I get out, can I get my old job back?"

3.0
Aug 4, 2008

Jacobs could be better if....

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some reasons that Jacobs Engineering is a good company to work for. There are plenty of locations either domestic or international in which to work if you do not feel like working at a certain location. There are plenty of different job classifications, and lots of different bosses or managers who have different dispositions. The opportunities are abundant for entry into the company. Jacobs could be a good company to work for if they promoted a little quicker, offered a little more money even if the clients do not agree and acknowledge accomplishments or strives of its employees.

Cons

I got pidgeon holed, did a good job but if I wanted to leave the location, no one else wanted it, so I could not go anywhere. I have heard that they are good to work for but the pay I received was not satisfactory. I told my supervisor about my feelings but he could not find anything in his area that would correct the situation. I dont know how hard he looked or if he looked outside his area to help me. I really did not feel "at home" at this company so I really needed to look farther in my search.

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