Good company to steer clear from - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Jul 12, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You get paid! You get to work with some great people on task. The best pro of all there are better labor hire companies you can work through.

Cons

In Australia they are a company that produces nothing. Seriously they are just another Labor hire company but they don't seem to understand this. They won't provide you with a phone, laptop, anything really. They don't care about you only that you are working billable hours. Even as a so called employee they made me sign into the head office as a visitor! You have to pull teeth to get them to agree to their workplace agreement. Their idea of a fair employment contract is dumping you with the client. Then you getting you to work your butt off so they can take 60% of your contract while making you feel thankful they are paying you at all.

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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
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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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