Avantages
Jacobs salaries seem to be in line with similar companies and they do not seem to be afraid to spend in certain areas to get desired results. Work environment is comfortable and this particular office has a good mix of personalities so as a whole the office gets along well, making it a comfortable place to stay. While layoffs are a concern, management makes every effort to offer to transfer employees who are in danger of being laid off to other Jacobs locations so that they can keep their benefits intact. Safety is a huge concern at Jacobs, so one can feel comfortable knowing that they will be working in a safe environment, and that safety concerns will be heard and corrected.
Inconvénients
The company is not afraid to lay off people, and at times it can be sudden. Recent layoffs make job security a concern, with long-tenured employees being let go as well as new arrivals, so you don't feel truly safe if business takes a downturn despite what you may have done in the past. Communication can dry up at times when it gets to the lower levels, as management seems to be in constant contact with daily morning meetings, but often it ends there. Medical and dental plans are average at best. The company, despite attempts to hire diversely, still comes off old, white, and male.