small company ineptitude for such a big company - Mitarbeiter (anonym) bei Jacobs: Mitarbeiterbewertung

4.0
5. Aug. 2010
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interesting projects within the government and an old established company

Kontras

although Jacobs is an established and very large company (as a subset of Jacobs Engineering), they're remarkably haphazard in their processes and bureaucracy. HR and HQ IT resources can't seem to keep track of paperwork and forms (often submitted multiple times to multiple people), and it takes a ridiculous amount of time to get the things you need. they also are very reluctant to spend anything on training or tasks that aren't billable to the customer, even when large training activities are required by the customer - Jacobs expects the training to be done "on your own time" and do not provide a charging category for internal/administrative tasks.

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5.0
3. Apr. 2026
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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.

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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
11. Juni 2026
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Great people and culture, internal mobility if you’re networked

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Lots of internal process/procedure but to be expected at a large firm

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