FAQs

Launch your search from the top of any of our Careers pages or from our Search Jobs page.  You may search by keyword, job number, location, job category, market and/or job type. 

When you find a job that is a fit for your experience and interest, click Apply.  Since it is your first time to apply with Jacobs, you’ll be asked to join our Talent Community which will ensure we don’t lose touch and give you the opportunity to set up job alerts.  You will then be routed to the application.

Click the New User button to create your login.  We suggest that you make note of your username and password for future reference.

Complete the application, noting the fields with a red asterisk (*) are required.  You will be asked to review your application and submit.  You should see a “Process completed” message on the screen and receive emails confirming you have joined our talent community and confirming receipt of your application.

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 keyword, job number, location, job category, market and/or job type.

When you find a job that is a fit for your experience and interest, click Apply.  Because you have already applied, you may not be asked to join our Talent Community, since you have done so already.  Instead, you will be routed directly to the application.  Log in using the username and password you created previously.

Complete the application, noting the fields with a red asterisk (*) are required.  You will be asked to review your application and submit.  You should see a “Process completed” message on the screen and receive an email confirming receipt of your application.

Set up a job alert by job category, keyword and/or location to receive notice of newly posted jobs via email.

Visit Returning Candidates.  Log in using the username and password you created previously. Select the My Jobpage tab just below your name at the top of the screen.  Your application(s) and the current status(es) will be listed.

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 Careers @ Jacobs space on JacobsConnect to search and apply to available jobs. If you experience issues applying via JacobsConnect, apply via www.jacobs.com/careers and note that you are an internal candidate.

There is no limit to the number of jobs to which you can apply, but please ensure your applications are a match for your career goals and competencies.

If you have 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, therefore an application is required for each job.

You may be considered for job which does not have a local country eligibility requirement or requirements to have local experience and/or local professional certification.  Each case will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you are 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 is dependent on the job and availability of a relocation budget.  This topic should be 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 have created a video to help you with some tips on preparing for your interview:  Acing Your Interview

Visit Returning Candidates. 

If you forgot your username, click Forgot your user name? and enter your email address.  You should receive an email with our username listed. 

If you forgot your password, click Forgot your password? and enter your username and email address.  You should receive an email with an access code which will allow you to create a new password.

Possibly! We recommend using Google Chrome as it seems to work 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.

It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting 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 that all our legitimate job openings will be posted on www.jacobs.com/careers.

Yes!  Our early career programs provide global opportunities for graduates, interns, co-ops and apprentices. On the Early Careers page, you can search a wide range of global jobs, visit our virtual booth and experience media sharing what it is like to be part of the early career programs.  Please also see our Events page for a list of upcoming university career events.

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

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