Cover Page
Cover Page | Feb. 09, 2021 | Aug. 17, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 9, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 1-7463 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4081636 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1999 Bryan Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1200 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas | |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75201 | |
City Area Code | 214 | |
Local Phone Number | 583-8500 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol | J | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000052988 | |
Amendment Flag | false |