Bell Curve Rating - werkgeversreview Engineer bij Jacobs

1,0
14 okt 2022
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Wide selection of projects to work on

Minpunten

For my region, the end-of-year review process is not good. First of all, it is based on a bell curve. Not everyone can get the best rating, even if everyone does a great job. It makes it seem like we are competing against our coworkers instead of acting like a team. Second, you are expected to work at the next level of your career path with all those responsibilities and additional work without the actual promotion or pay increase. It should be the other way around - you get the promotion and pay increase then the added responsibilities, but Jacobs does it backwards. It’s called a quiet promotion- you’re given more responsibility without the pay increase until it’s time for your review, and if you’re lucky, they’ll recognize you for the additional work and actually promote you.

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5,0
3 apr 2026
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

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.

Minpunten

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

1
4,0
2 jul 2026
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Exposure to large scale projects

Minpunten

Lack of recognition, demanding work load

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