Jacobs

Jacobs is a global professional services firm in engineering, design, consulting and infrastructure, and its Boston office is home to just under 100 architects, engineers, interior designers and specialty consultants. The local portfolio covers research laboratories, corporate workplaces, civic buildings, health care, higher education, hospitality, entertainment and mission-critical facilities, for clients ranging from large global companies to small startups. Designs aim to be innovative yet practical and to reflect each client’s culture.

Worldwide, Jacobs employs nearly 47,000 people and reports about $12 billion in annual revenue. Its work spans advanced manufacturing and life sciences facilities, transportation and mass transit, water and energy systems, flood resilience, data centers and permitting advisory. Recent global projects include one of North America’s largest biomanufacturing facilities and the restoration of the UK Parliament at the Palace of Westminster. Bob Pragada serves as chief executive officer and board chair.

What to Know

• Jacobs has been listed repeatedly on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
• It ranked on The Wall Street Journal’s list of Top 250 Best-Managed Companies of 2025.
• The firm developed Engage AI, a platform for processing large volumes of public input.
• The Boston office is a member of the Kendall Square Association.