Jacobs Elects John F. Coyne to Its Board of Directors

PASADENA, Calif., Jan 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today the election of John F. Coyne to their Board of Directors. Jacobs also announced the retirement of Dr. Dale R. Laurance from the Board.

In announcing the changes, Jacobs Board Chairman Noel G. Watson said, "I am sorry to lose Dale as a board member. In his 14 years of Board service, he was a tower of strength. His leadership, advice, and counsel were invaluable. We will miss Dale's involvement greatly." Mr. Watson continued, "We are very pleased to announce that John Coyne, president and CEO of Western Digital Corporation, is joining our board. John brings a global perspective to our board, having lived and worked in several countries. An experienced executive in a fast-paced industry, John truly understands how to think globally and act locally with effectiveness."

In addition to serving as president and chief executive officer of Western Digital (WD), Mr. Coyne is a member of its Board of Directors. He has been president since May 2006 and became CEO in January 2007. Mr. Coyne has dedicated the majority of his career to WD, serving the company in many capacities around the globe.

A native of Dublin, Ireland, Mr. Coyne received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University College Dublin in 1971.

Jacobs, with about 54,000 employees and $9 billion in revenues, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally.

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For additional information contact:
John W. Prosser, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration
626.578.6803

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