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Jacobs Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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15%
5%
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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 219 Jacobs Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.9
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.1
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Data Systems Analyst
in White Plains, NY

"I left due to no room for advancement; loved the company."

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"The corporate culture."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be truthful about skills."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"No room advancement."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Providing more options for upward mobility."

Financial Analyst
in Fort Worth, TX

"Fast-paced and challenging with not a lot of room for growth."

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"It was challenging and the people were friendly."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be open and honest."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Not a lot of career development from senior management across the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Build your people."

Production Supervisor

"It was something to do until I found better employment."

Controls Engineer
in Battle Creek, MI

"Jacobs Engineering - Glad to be gone."

Site Designer
in Cinnaminson, NJ

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Flexibility."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be straightforward."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Future opportunities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more proactive on reviews and pay increases."

Equipment Operator
in Cape Canaveral, FL

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"It was a great company to work for."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great company to work for."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Can't say there was a time I felt that way. Enjoyed whole experience."

Mechanical Engineer
in Appleton, WI

"Okay company."

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Engineering firm."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find a company that pays benefits and does not have such a high turnover - not an employee centered company and somewhat political."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"No benefits, no job security."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer benefits."

Systems Administrator
in Raleigh, NC

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"It is a great place to work, you will learn a lot."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Bring your A game, they only hire the best."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"The benefits."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better benefits and stay loyal to loyal employees."

Piping Designer
in Houston, TX

"Great company but ran out of work."

Electrical Mechanic
in Arlington, VA

"Jacobs is a good company to work for."

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Their people are knowledgeable and experienced."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Dress sharp and show your intelligence."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Working contract for them is hard as you do not know from day to day when your job will be up. Some jobs are extended at last minute. Keep your plastic tubs packed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Sometimes they are too aloof as to what is going on. Please make it easier for finding work on website and update it. MOPS need to share resources... people."

Office Manager
in La Habra, CA

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Working in the field, learning new jobs."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find work elsewhere."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Not being able to have your voice heard."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be open to employee problems at work."

Project Manager
in Cypress, CA

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Very effective client approach."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Jacobs expects hard and smart team workers at all levels."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the PM training and monthly project reviews."

Lead Structural Engineer
in Los Angeles, CA

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"It was democratic."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Too much red tape."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Let people do their best."

Designer

"Good job."

Project Specialist

What do you like about working at Jacobs?

"Explore the new ideas and software."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your research on the company status before you apply."

What don't you like about working at Jacobs?

"Laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be positive and honest."

Jacobs Reviews FAQs

Is Jacobs a good company to work for?

Jacobs has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 219 Jacobs Review Ratings left anonymously by Jacobs employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 95% of employees would recommend working at Jacobs.

Does Jacobs pay their employees well?

Jacobs employees earn $71,000 annually on average, or $34 per hour, which is 8% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 88 Jacobs employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Jacobs Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Jacobs?

95% of employees would recommend working at Jacobs with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Jacobs 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.9 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Jacobs?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Jacobs is a CIO at $350,000 annually. Browse Jacobs Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Jacobs?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Jacobs is a Shipping Clerk at $14,000 annually. Browse Jacobs Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Jacobs?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Jacobs to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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