Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

Founder: Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs

Industry: Engineering & Construction

History:
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc is a public company that specializes in engineering and construction projects. It also works in several market sectors like aerospace and defense and automotive and industrial buildings. Furthermore, it offers worldwide services in more than 160 offices in different countries. It houses more than 57,000 employees and collects estimated revenue of $11.5 billion. Its headquarters is found in Pasadena, California.

After founding the company in 1947, Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs extended services to customers in the government and industrial sectors. In 1964, the company initiated its feasibility studies on a $500 million Dead Sea Project for the Arab Potash Company in Jordan; it was the company’s biggest project. In 1966, Jacobs Engineering Group designed their first diatomaceous earth facility.

The company also handles pre-construction services that range from planning to market and configuration studies. Jacobs was recognized by Fortune Magazine as the Most Admired Company in the E&C field in 2006. A year later, in 2007, Jacobs Engineering Group won the United States Air Force Mentor-Protégé Nunn-Perry Award.

Today, the Jacobs Engineering Group Inc works globally, providing only the best in construction, and pre-construction services.

Leadership:
Craig L. Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer
Noel G. Watson Chairman of the Board