Careers at Jacobs

Jacobs. A world where you can.

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. 

We’re more focused than ever on work that’s aligned with our purpose — to create a more connected, sustainable world. We’re building on our nearly eight decades of remarkable progress through a newly streamlined portfolio with distinct strategies in our end markets. From critical infrastructure to advanced manufacturing, we help governments, cities, communities and private sector clients rethink how they advance sustainability and resiliency, cut carbon and environmental impacts, and deliver a better life for future generations. 

Find a role at Jacobs

We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. 

Find your perfect fit. Accelerate your career today.

Electronics and High-Tech Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

We partner with some of the world’s largest providers in the advanced technology industries, data centers, electronics, semiconductors and specialized manufacturing. From climate change to tightening regulation to accelerated schedules — our integrated project delivery model ensures they are always one step ahead.

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Cities & Places

We integrate data, technology, mobility and connectivity to improve economic and social equity and the resiliency of cities and communities. From sustainable infrastructure, inclusive placemaking solutions, to reimagined health systems transforming future models of care, we support governments, cities, communities and private sector clients to rethink how they deliver a better life for future generations.

Transmission and Distribution

Energy & Power

We help the world evolve the way energy is generated, moved and used, decarbonizing even the hardest to change industries and making the crucial shift towards energy security. Whether integrating renewable sources into a nation’s electricity grid or decarbonizing industries that form the backbone of society, we lay the foundations for, and scale innovation to make sustainable, secure energy a reality faster, for more people, across the world.

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Environmental

We pioneer environmental solutions that create a positive impact for people and the planet. From restoring natural infrastructure to protect our coasts against rising oceans, harnessing nature-based solutions or addressing the most pressing environmental cleanup challenges, our solutions cross every phase of the project lifecycle.

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National Security & Defense

We work with public and private institutions and government agencies across land, air, maritime and space on full life-cycle programs supporting global security infrastructure and operations. Whether it’s clean energy, water, transportation, civil or other critical infrastructure, we find ways to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts, improve operational efficiency and more — ensuring those protecting can focus on providing a better future for communities around the world.

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Life Sciences

We deliver complex manufacturing facilities for clients who are advancing science, developing medicine and creating capacity that impact people’s lives. We assemble the best teams in the world to design, build, qualify and commission first-of-a-kind facilities within accelerated timelines with a relentless focus on safety, quality and cost — overcoming challenges no one else can.

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Transportation

Whether by air, sea or land, we create equitable, sustainable solutions for smart, integrated transportation infrastructure that connects people and communities around the world and stimulates economic development. From aviation, rail and transit, highways and bridges, to ports and maritime, we keep future generations moving forward.

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Water

Addressing challenges like climate change, water scarcity, aging infrastructure and emerging contaminants, managing this essential resource has never been more complex. From drinking water, reuse, water resource recovery to total water/wastewater management, we’re working with our clients to protect communities, industries and the environment, and provide them with the water resources they need to thrive.

FAQs

Got a question? Here are some of the things we're often asked about applying for roles and the hiring process. 

Launch your search from the top of any of our Careers pages or from our Search jobs page. You may search by keywords, location, capability industry and/or subindustry. 

When you find a job that fits your experience and interest, click Apply. Since it’s your first time applying with Jacobs, you’ll be asked to create a login or apply by uploading your resume. 

Complete the application — noting the fields with a red asterisk (*) are required — and click “Save & continue.” You’ll be asked to complete a series of questions, review your application and “Submit.” To make any revisions, you’ll need to select “Submit,” select your name above, and then select ”My profile.” You should see a message on the screen that says “Application complete!” and receive emails confirming you have applied to the role. You’ll also receive confirmation emails when signing up to our talent network.

Similar to when you may have first applied, launch your search from the top of any of our Careers pages or from our Search jobs page. You may search by keywords, location, capability, industry and/or subindustry.

When you find a job that fits your experience and interest, click Apply. You will click “Returning user” and log in using the username and password you created previously.

Complete the application — noting the fields with a red asterisk (*) are required — and click “Save & continue.” You will be asked to complete a series of questions, review your application and “Submit.”  To make any revisions, you’ll need to select ”submit,” select your name above, and then select “My profile.” You should see a message on the screen that says a “Application complete!” and receive emails confirming you have applied to the role. You’ll also receive confirmation emails when signing up to our talent network.

Create a job alert by logging into your profile. You can create a job category, keyword and/or location to receive notice of newly posted jobs via email.

Visit the Jacobs Careers page by logging into your profile. In the upper right corner, hover over your name, and choose “My applications.” You’ll see the status of your application under each role.

What happens after I apply for a job?

You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application (check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it within a few minutes of completing your application). Your application will be reviewed, and you may be contacted by the recruiter and/or hiring manager for further discussion. 

As an employee, you should visit the Internal Talent Marketplace to search and apply to available jobs. If you experience issues, you may also apply via Jacobs’ external Careers site and note that you are an internal candidate. 

There’s no limit to the number of jobs to which you can apply, but please ensure your applications match your career goals and skills. 

If you’ve created a profile, much of your information will be pre-populated on your subsequent application(s). However, the pre-screening questions and requirements are specific to each job, so an application is required for each job.

You may be considered for a job that doesn’t have a local country eligibility requirement or requirements to have local experience and/or local professional certification. Each instance will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you’re selected for an interview, the recruiter will discuss the particularities of the visa/work permit process with you. There may also be budgetary restrictions related to visa costs which must also be considered.

A relocation allowance may or may not be offered; it’s dependent on the job and availability of a relocation budget. This topic should be a part of your compensation package discussion with us. Please note that internship jobs typically do not receive relocation allowance.

You may be interviewed by phone, in person or via video. We’ve created a video to help you with some tips on preparing for your interview: Acing Your Interview

Visit our Careers @ Jacobs page and choose “Returning Applicant.”

  • If you forgot your username, complete this form and within the ”Message” box, indicate that you need your username. You’ll receive an email with your username listed. 
  • If you forgot your password, click Forgot your password? and enter the email address associated with your account. You should receive an email with a link to reset your password. 

Possibly! We recommend using Google Chrome as it works best with our systems.

Jacobs provides reasonable accommodations so that qualified applicants may participate in the selection process regardless of their visible or invisible disability. Please visit our Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations page for directions on how to contact us if you need any accommodation.

Various individuals and organizations from time to time contact people offering false employment opportunities with Jacobs. These individuals and/or organizations may request personal information or money in order to progress your application. Jacobs does not ask for money transfers or payments from applicants to secure a job. If you are asked for money transfers or payments to secure a job, you should assume that such individuals and/or organizations are not affiliated with Jacobs, have no authority to act on our behalf and are not providing genuine opportunities or offers.

Note: all our legitimate job openings will be posted on https://careers.jacobs.com.

Yes! Jacobs offers early career programs for students and recent graduates worldwide, including internships, co-ops, apprenticeships and graduate programs. Visit our Early careers page to explore open jobs and learn more about our Internship and Graduate Development programs. You can also check our Events page for upcoming campus career events, join our Talent Network, and Create a job alert to stay connected.

Yes, please visit our Events page to explore upcoming career events.