Joseph J. Jacobs

Joseph J. Jacobs (1916–2004) was an American chemical engineer who founded Jacobs Engineering Group, a large engineering and construction company. Born into a Syrian immigrant family, he earned degrees in chemical engineering from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering. Jacobs was also a recipient of the Hoover Medal.

Joseph J. Jacobs
Born
Joseph J. Jacobs

1916
Brooklyn, New York
Alma materNew York University Tandon School of Engineering
Hoover Medal
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • philanthropist
  • investor
TitleFounder and Former Chairman Jacobs Engineering Group
Term(1946–2004)
SuccessorSteven J. Demetriou
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