What It Does: Provides technical, professional and construction services, as well as scientific and specialty consulting for a broad range of clients globally, including companies, organizations, and government.
Staff Stats: 55K talent Force around 40 Countries
Financials: $14B Annual Revenue
Jacobs Engineering was founded in 1947, The company's current Chief Executive Officer is Steven J. Demetriou. He has been the Chairman of the Board since July 28, 2016, and has been its CEO and President since 2015. The previous President and CEO were Craig L. Martin from 2006 until 2014.
The company is publicly traded as a fortune 500 company. As of September 2018, Jacobs had more than 80,800 employees globally, and more than 400 offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia.
On August 9, 2017, the Pentagon awarded a $4.6 billion Integrated Research & Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) follow-on contract to Jacobs Technology Inc, a unit of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. to provide products and services for the Missile Defense Agency and its Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center.
In April 2021, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy listed the top 55 corporations that paid $0 in taxes for the year 2020. Jacobs Federal Income Taxes for that year were negative $37 million dollars for an Effective Tax Rate of −17.4%.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We do things right.
We aim higher.
We challenge the accepted
We live inclusion.
Ready to Join Us? Read on to learn more about our application process and some tips to ensure your best chance of success.
1. Decide What Role(s) to Apply For
Your interests, skills, and career goals should align with the requirements of your chosen role.
If you are in your penultimate year of study, you are best suited to our Summer Internship Program. If you are in your final year of study, you will be eligible for our Graduate Program.
Make sure that you are eligible to work in your chosen role's location (we will require evidence of your working rights).
2. Online Application
Now that you've determined which role(s) to apply for, it's time to submit your application! Click through to the position's online application form. You will need to complete some questions and attach a number of documents, including:
Your CV –showcase your previous work experience, extra-curricular activities, academic history, volunteer experience, and any other qualifications –we're looking for future leaders, so anything that demonstrates your motivation, proactivity, and interest in your chosen discipline will go a long way!
A cover letter –tell us about yourself, which specific discipline you are passionate about and where you see your career developing. Remember to proofread for typos!
Your Academic Record.
Evidence of your working rights –attach a scan/copy of your birth certificate, passport or Visa (VEVO check if applicable).
Please note that your application cannot be considered without these documents.
3. Online Video Interview
If your online application is successful, you will be invited to complete an online video interview. This is a chance for us to find out a bit more about you, your experience, and what makes you tick. The interview can be completed anywhere you have a reliable internet connection, and we recommend setting aside half an hour in a quiet location so that you have time to set up and practice. Be prepared to answer some behavioral questions and showcase your passion for the role.
4. Face to Face Interview
If all goes well, you will be invited in for a face-to-face interview with one or more members of the team that you have applied to. Come prepared to answer a variety of questions, and don't be afraid to ask us some too!
5. Offer Extended
Once interviews for the role have been completed, someone will be in touch via a phone call with the outcome of your application.
We look forward to reviewing your applications –good luck!
You want to create a real impact in making the world better, more connected, more sustainable. At Jacobs, you have the means of amplifying that impact every single day.
As a Graduate or Intern at Jacobs, you'll work on real projects, bids, and tenders from the get-go. Under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders, you'll have the support, means, and space to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.
From gaining hands-on experience to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you'll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Our Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work with us for 12 weeks during the Christmas period break. This is a great opportunity to get some real-world experience that will help you make an informed decision about the direction of your post-university career. Many of our interns go on to become Jacobs graduates and enjoy a long and successful career with us.
Our Jacobs GO (Global Opportunities) Program is a six-month secondment program that is available for our early-career employees with two to five years' experience. The Program facilitates inter-regional and international short-term secondments across our business, providing the opportunity for you to work, adapt and thrive in a different location and culture.
Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit, and strong communication skills, and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.