Join Us Learn About Us See Our Results Investors Locations Suppliers News Announcements Awards & rankings Resources & downloads Press releases Announcements Here’s the latest. Jacobs Celebrates UK National Women in Engineering Day 2016 Published June 22, 2016 Jacobs is celebrating UK National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) with events throughout the United Kingdom designed to share experiences, broaden access to opportunities and inspire the talent of the future. Webinar speakers include Jacobs Senior Vice President, Global Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security Catriona Schmolke, who shares useful tips for handling career hurdles. Jacobs Regional Executive Director of Performance and Quality Management Jack Gritt explores the importance of emotional intelligence, why you need it to succeed and how to assess your own. With 30 years’ experience in the nuclear industry, Jack has held a number of positions across executive, operations, program and project management, safety case management and performance and quality. “My route into the nuclear industry was unusual,” Jack says. “Although I was academically very talented at school, I had no great aspirations or direction in terms of a career. After a series of ‘trial’ jobs, I tried a temporary position at the local nuclear power station. Although the early days were challenging, the job turned out to be an inspired decision. I fell in love with nuclear engineering. I spent my break times reading books on nuclear engineering and reactor physics, and watched and learned about the operations of the plant. My physics/chemistry HNC and BSc degree in pure mathematics unlocked more options for me. “As my career progressed I held a variety of senior roles, all of which taught me new skills and expanded my horizons. Through a variety of rewarding roles, I’ve met some remarkable people along the way,” she said. On her role as vice chair of Women in Nuclear UK (WiN), Jack says, “The early years of my career really shaped my passion for encouraging people in the nuclear industry, especially women. Being part of a global company, it's fascinating to meet and work with people who have such a variety of backgrounds, talents, skills and experiences. WiN's focus is about attracting new talent into the industry and supporting the career progression of women already in the industry.” NWED was set up by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) in 2014 to encourage more girls to consider engineering as a career. Promoting engineering among girls not only creates more diversity where less than 10 percent of the engineering workforce is women, it also helps address the predicted skills gap in this sector. UK National Women in Engineering Day Women in Nuclear UK Women in Nuclear Global Jacobs Donates $50,000 for Alberta, Canada Fire Relief Published May 18, 2016 Our thoughts go out to our colleagues and everyone else affected by the fires in Alberta, Canada. Nearly 2,000 of our own personnel work in the Fort McMurray region, with 400 living in the city itself. We are inspired by the outpouring of support by our employees, who have reached out offering money, time, homes, supplies and words of support. As a company, our employees are our first priority, and we want to live up to the example they have set. With this in mind, Jacobs is donating $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. Many of our local sites and offices are also organizing other support and relief efforts. For more information about the crisis and how you can help, visit Alberta Emergency Updates. Alberta Emergency Updates Donate to the Alberta Fires Appeal Safety at Jacobs Jacobs Sponsoring the Young Water Professionals Program at Ozwater’ 16 Published May 4, 2016 Jacobs is sponsoring the Young Water Professionals Program at the Ozwater’ 16 international water conference and exhibition, May 10-12 in Melbourne, Australia. Ozwater’ 16 is themed “Water: For Liveable Communities and Sustainable Industries” and is expected to attract more than 3000 attendees, 200 trade exhibitors, 170 platform presentations, and will feature 11 specialised workshops over eight streams. Jacobs’ Global Water Leader, Gary Nuss, said Jacobs is delighted to be associated with the event and the Australian Water Association. “We believe that discussions like those being conducted during the Young Water Professionals Program and across Ozwater play a key role in shaping the future of the water industry,” he said. “A number of our staff will participate in the Young Water Professionals program. Our hope is that by supporting programs like this, we can help the future face of our profession to exchange ideas and develop solutions that are truly sustainable.” The Young Water Professionals Program’s interactive workshop will be split into two sessions and will highlight the importance of customers and development. Issues such as liveable cities, trending innovations and career growth for industry professionals will also be canvassed. For more information about Ozwater’ 16 go to: http://www.ozwater.org. Jacobs Wins 2016 ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Gold Award Published April 21, 2016 Jacobs was recently awarded the 2016 New York American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Gold Award in the category of Building/Technology Systems for our work on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit (MTA NYCT) Help Point Fast Track Project. We were the first engineering consultant firm selected by the MTA NYCT in August 2013 to design the “Help Point” passenger information and emergency phone system for nearly 100 of the 469 subway stations in New York City. Services included design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the VoIP passenger assistant telephone system. The new state-of-the-art technology system is planned to replace the end-of-life “Customer Assistance Intercom” (CAI) system currently in place. The new system provides passengers and employees a greater means of contact to receive general information or to reach authorities in the event of an emergency. The phone system consists of: pedestals and/or column mounted units equipped with multiple push buttons for emergencies and information transmittal; a large blue light for high visibility; and the capability of housing closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras. The units are almost entirely self-contained, with a hybrid fiber and copper Ethernet network and a power distribution system mounted to walls and/or beams connecting to a station access node interfacing with the NYCT network. Our design took into account several safety concerns, including visibility of “Help Point” devices, clearance and positioning of the devices from the edge of platforms, accessibility for maintenance crews, and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Our team conducted detailed site-surveys at different locations including station platforms for device placement, conduit/cable routing, fare gate areas, mezzanine levels, communications equipment (MR) rooms, and power and network interfaces. The program is expected to continue for several years on a “fast track” schedule to install operable Help Point devices in all 469 subway stations. We’re honored to accept this award and look forward to many successful partnership opportunities with New York City Transit in the future. ACEC New York Telecommunications Working at Jacobs A Fast Track Career in Transport Planning Published March 22, 2016 The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation's (CIHT) Young Professional of the Year 2015 Peter Hibbert recently spoke to Transportation Professional magazine about his career in transport planning and how the Northern Powerhouse agenda has made local authorities in the UK think differently about the type of schemes they want to put forward. Peter joined Jacobs’ UK Graduate Development Programme just eight years ago, and is now a qualified Transport Planning Professional managing important projects for the company in the north of England, including motorway junction improvement and rail connectivity schemes. In 2013, Peter went on to achieve Transport Planning Professional (TPP) accreditation, which provides transport planners with a route to chartership. Peter is currently Jacobs’ project manager responsible for developing a major business case for a link road project in Cheshire. He is also highly active in the industry, chairing CIHT’s Yorkshire & the Humber Region Young Professional Committee last year and remaining involved in the region since then. Peter is now a trained mentor for new TPP candidates and an active member for the Jacobs Next Network, which focuses on employees with 6-10 years of experience and provides the next level for deepening professional networks and leveraging those networks for further career development. Network members work on more targeted development and play a role in advising leaders on how to improve areas of our business. CIHT members can view the full interview with Peter in the March 2016 edition of Transportation Professional magazine. CIHT's Transportation Professional March 2016 - CIHT members Graduate Opportunities with Jacobs Jacobs Employee Networks Jacobs' Transport Planning Services Supporting Women in Engineering for International Women’s Day Published March 8, 2016 On March 8, International Women’s Day, WomEng is celebrating its 10th birthday. WomEng is a global social enterprise that aims to motivate, inspire and empower the next generation of engineering leaders. The organization focuses on attracting, developing and nurturing the next generation of women engineering leaders. Co-founder of WomEng Hema Vallabh said, "The number of women in engineering is of particular concern, as women are still grossly under-represented, being less than 20 percent in many countries. Increasing the number of women in engineering serves as a catalyst for job creation, social upliftment and economic development, and supports solving the global shortage of engineers." As part of the celebration, WomEng will launch the #1MillionGirlsInSTEM social media campaign together with UNESCO. The campaign is a commitment to reach one million girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the next 10 years, in at least 10 different geographies globally, with a strong focus on Africa. Jacobs’ South Africa operations support WomEng in the form of in-kind sponsorship by providing the organization office space at our Waverley Office Park offices in Bramley (Johannesburg). “This is a big help for us and a significant show of support to our mission to develop the next generation of engineering leaders,” Vallabh commented. Inclusion at Jacobs Learn more about WomEng #1MillionGirlsInSTEM social media campaign Learn more about International Women’s Day Jacobs Wins Award for NASA Test and Operations Support Contract at Kennedy Space Center Published February 16, 2016 Jacobs, the prime contractor of NASA’s Test and Operations Support Contract (TOSC), was recently selected as Kennedy Space Center’s (KSC) Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year for 2015 under the NASA Small Business Awards Program. Criteria for the award includes outstanding contract performance and that the overall program demonstrate sound small business practices, sponsors or participates in outreach activities, and uses small business contractors to perform technical (high-tech) requirements of the contract during contract execution. The award also qualifies Jacobs for NASA’s Agency-level award for Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year – an honor Jacobs has previously received. In 2011, Jacobs received the Agency-level award in support of the Facility Operating Services Contract (FOSC) at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Jacobs’ General Manager for TOSC Andrew Allen stated, “This is a terrific honor that reflects the strong, ongoing relationship we enjoy with NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. I would like to congratulate our space operations team for the dedication, commitment, and high performance that has enabled us to secure this recognition.” Internships & Apprenticeships at Jacobs See our Rankings Operations and Maintenance Aerospace and Defense Jacobs Tops the Charts in Washington, D.C. Published February 2, 2016 The latest Washington Business Journal (WBJ) Book of Lists has ranked Jacobs Washington, D.C.’s number one engineering, number one architecture and number three interior design firm. The popular WBJ Book of Lists ranks companies in their fields, based on various criterion. According to the WBJ, Jacobs topped the Architecture list based on 2014 metro-area billings of approximately $161.26 million. It topped the Engineering Firms category based on the number of metro-area registered engineers in 2015 (160). And it ranked third on the Interior Design list based on 2014 metro-area interior design revenue of $19.89 million. It also topped the charts in the engineering industry in terms of total employee numbers, with 66,000. Subscribers can access the full lists here. See our Rankings Engineering Services Architecture and Interiors Services Jacobs Wins West Cumbria Community Heroes Award in UK Published January 26, 2016 Jacobs recently won the West Cumbrian Community Heroes Award for Large Sustainable Business of the Year in 2015 in the UK. The awards, sponsored by Sellafield Ltd, recognize local people and teams for making a positive contribution to the West Cumbria community. Jacobs is committed to helping grow a sustainable local talent base, building skills and jobs in West Cumbria. An example is the work we are doing with Sellafield and other organizations on the Trailblazer and Degree Apprenticeships in Nuclear. These types of initiatives are very important to growing a local skills pipeline. Sellafield Ltd’s Director of Stakeholder Relations Rory O’Neill said, “Everyone’s contribution, large or small, is helping to make a difference in our local community. Sellafield is honored and delighted to help celebrate with these generous and caring local heroes.” Internships & Apprenticeships at Jacobs Graduate opportunities at Jacobs Jacobs' Nuclear Services Sellafield Ltd Jacobs Receives Safety Recognition from Construction Users Roundtable Published December 10, 2015 Jacobs' commitment to safety was recognized at the recent Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) 2015 Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) and Workforce Development Awards, held in Houston. Jacobs collected an Honorable Mention in the Workforce Development category for its Journeyman Certification Program, a program that provides intense, accelerated training to develop ironworkers using forecasting methodologies for needs, recruitment tools to ensure qualified entrees, placement for graduates and skill upgrade training to enhance retention. In addition, the Eagle Retrofit Project for ExxonMobil received an Honorable Mention in the Owners Safety category. This project was completed at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant as an integrated project team (IPT) consisting of ExxonMobil and Jacobs resources. The IPT construction and safety staff jointly developed the Project Safety Execution Plan for the total ERP construction workforce of approximately 600 workers. CURT is an association of corporations dedicated to the promotion of cost effective construction methods. Its annual awards program recognizes commendable safety management and safety improvements of owners, constructors and local user councils. Congratulations to our teams involved with the Journeyman Certification Program and the Eagle Retrofit Project for their contributions to this success. More about the CURT Awards Safety at Jacobs Our philosophy on making safety happen Our safety-related job openings Awards & rankings While we'd rather brag about our clients, here are a few facts worth mentioning: Fortune Magazine Jacobs is ranked the #2 Most Admired Company in the World in the Engineering, Construction category by Fortune Magazine, making this our 5th consecutive year in the number 2 position. Jacobs has held a top 5 spot on the coveted list since 1999. Building Design and Construction 2014 Giants List Jacobs ranks #1 in the engineering/architecture, construction management, and BIM-engineering categories; and is listed as the #1 engineering firm in the retail, reconstruction, air terminal, and industrial sectors. Also, Jacobs is the #2 engineering firm in the healthcare, data center, university, local government, and office sectors, as well as in the top green building engineering firms; and #3 in the federal government and K-12 sectors. We are also ranked in the top 10 in a variety of other categories. OSHA VPP Status The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes Jacobs for excellence in worker safety and health as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Corporate participant. Only four other corporations currently hold this recognition in the U.S. Awarded in 2016. 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