Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. 

What we do

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. 

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    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 our clients 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 and inclusive placemaking solutions to reimagined health systems transforming future models of care, we help governments, cities, communities and private sector clients rethink how they deliver a better life for future generations.

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    Energy

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

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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 organizations and government agencies across land, air, maritime and space on full life-cycle programs supporting global security infrastructure and operations. Whether it’s energy, water, transportation, civil or other critical infrastructure, we find ways to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts, improve operational efficiency and more – allowing those who protect and defend our communities to focus on making the lives better for those they serve.

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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 & transit, highways & bridges, to ports & 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 treatment and reuse to water resource recovery and resilience, we’re working with our clients to protect communities, industries and the environment, and provide them with the water resources they need to thrive.

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Our teams partner with clients to transform the most complex global challenges into the biggest local opportunities. No matter where we're working, our approach never changes –  we combine our extensive track record with the industry’s best talent and proven technology.

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Want to join us?

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. 

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Culture Stock: Driving Purpose in Times of Transformation