Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,761 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 7,761 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
5.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exceptional work-life balance and adaptable work arrangements. The firm truly empowers employees to own their schedules, fostering a trusting and productive environment.

Cons

While there are positive aspects to the work, the total rewards package lags behind competitors. I’ve observed a trend of static career trajectories where responsibilities increase, but titles and compensation do not keep pace with market valuations.

4.0
Jan 19, 2026

Jacobs

Recommend
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Pros

Lots of different projects, decent pay, great people.

Cons

Projects can become repetitive. Hybrid work plan has been hard to predict the last couple years.

4.0
Jan 19, 2026

Great company culture

Recommend
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance, particularly for the region. Finish at 1pm Fridays. No client travel, all based in Jacobs Dubai office.

Cons

Salary is low for the region. Limited client facing experience. The office is in an old engineering building.

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