Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,764 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,764 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
4.0
Oct 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

All the staff are excellent. Working in a international company allows for collaboration on another level with access to so many knowledgeable and helpful l. Everyone is eager to share their wealth of knowledge. Staff get company cards for business travel. Wellness benefits such as various apps discounted gym membership train commuter tickets. Financial advisors available for free. Counselling sessions for the whole family available. Fertility funding assistance. For young engineers, there is opportunities to work in a different office for six months.

Cons

No health insurance for Ireland. Salary increases are minimal. You have to leave the company and return a few years later to see a financial benefit. Opportunity to acquire funding towards courses and education relevant to your position.

4.0
Oct 22, 2025

Good people

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO, good people, overtime pay (straight time)

Cons

Managers can be distant if you're at a client site.

1.0
Oct 22, 2025

CMS

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Benefits Very intelligent coworkers

Cons

Poor management Long hours 60-70 hour weeks for months on end were not out of the norm

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