Poor Graduate Engineer Development, Management, and Project Organization - Civil Engineering Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Any project experience is experience, and the compensation is competitive. Great future office location. Flexible schedule.

Cons

If you’re an engineer out of college, this is not the best place to learn and develop. There are long gaps of little to no work. You find yourself trying to seek out work. The management is not experienced in growing and developing young engineers, especially during the current work from home situation. There is a lot of disorganization in projects which has caused some people to leave. The mentorship and training on projects is not up to par with other engineering firms. No transparency or good communication from managers.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
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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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