New York City is studying whether it can reimagine the future of Rikers Island — currently a jail complex — into a wastewater resource recovery and renewable energy hub that could free up precious land for urban transformation.
Did you know that transportation accounts for approximately one quarter of all CO2 emissions globally and, in the U.S., it’s the highest CO2 emitting sector? Helping society transition to a net zero economy by 2050 is one of Jacobs’ key commitments in our PlanBeyond℠ 2.0 sustainable business strategy so we’re thrilled to be part of a consortium chosen by the Michigan Department of Transportation and led by Electreon to develop and implement an inductive vehicle charging pilot — the first of its kind in the U.S.
England’s National Highways has announced its preferred bidder for the main construction work for the A303 scheme past Stonehenge, with Jacobs included as part of the design consortium together with Atkins and SENER. Read more about the scheme in this article.
In the 1970s Laurel Thatcher Ulrich coined the phrase, "Well-behaved women seldom make history." We think that's the case for our engineers too. Let's get to know the women who recently represented our Jacobs team at the 55th annual American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Awards in Washington, D.C.
The ongoing climate crisis, growing inequality and more recently the global pandemic, have put into sharp focus the need to “build back better” - immediately. To achieve this, executive sponsors and infrastructure program and project teams must aim to deliver transformative outcomes at every investment opportunity.
Washing machine replacement program will assist socially disadvantaged households by lowering their water use as well as their energy, detergent and water bills.
In this Mentor Moment, an initiative led by the Jacobs Women’s Network to showcase global teammates fostering an inclusive environment across our company, Kristin Jones, our executive consultant for Federal & Environmental Solutions and architectural designer shares her career story and how she’s overcome obstacles to get where she is today, plus shares the one experience that’s shaped her leadership style most.
In this Mentor Moment, an initiative led by the Jacobs Women’s Network to showcase global teammates fostering an inclusive environment across our company, Samantha O’Farrell, one of our project engineers and project managers, shares her career story and how mentorship has propelled her careers, plus shares the skills she sees as necessary for leaders today.
