Little progression, ethically poor in my experience, below average salary. - Principal GIS Consultant Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Apr 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some benefits (e.g. pension) are good. Direct colleagues are pleasant and talented.

Cons

Average salary far below other companies, and regardless of performance, expect very low increases. Very poor career and pay progression, except in initial grad scheme. Zero meaningful training provided, even if relevant to improving your job. Company doesn't walk the talk in terms of culture and caring about its people - instead they say one thing and act directly contrary to that. Very poor approach to staff retention (expect people to stay with poor pay and progression, but when they find other opportunities, suddenly there's budget to try and keep them). People see through this. Just do the right thing up front and pay and treat people properly in the first place.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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1.0
Dec 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It’s okay work life balance

Cons

Everything else is a con

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