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Aris Freeman and Kyrra Mosley of Jacobs By Lynette Locke acobs, with more than 56,000 employees and revenues exceeding $10 billion, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services, providing full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial and government clients across multiple markets. With a global network of more than 160 offices in kyrra Mosley more than 20 countries, and operations in North America, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, India, Australia, and Asia, Jacobs is positioned for growth, offering career opportunities worldwide from planning to design to construction to operation. At Jacobs, our employees are our most valuable asset. We offer solid benefits and international opportunities; flexible schedules and mobility options; mentorship, training and development programs; and an environment that is flexible to change and open to innovation. We are constantly looking for talented and passionate professionals to turn great ideas into reality and to be our next generation of leaders. Jacobs, founded in 1947, is based in Pasadena, Calif. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com/ careers. J “Research various aspects of engineering. Look outside the box.” — Kyrra Mosley zations and is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. But he counts his NSBE membership as one of his most important affiliations. “The different people I met through NSBE alone have been instrumental. I have reaped the fruit of NSBE’s labor,” he says. Freeman’s advice is to make every opportunity a moment to learn something to hone your skills: “Ask questions. Your knowledge and reputation: no one can take that away from you.” Aris Freeman “…It’s good to see yourself making a difference.” — Aris Freeman PAssinG tHe LiMits NSBE member Kyrra Mosley never strives for the norm. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Mosley took the first steps toward an unconventional occupation as a water resources designer responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic design in Jacobs’ North American Infrastructure Group. Mosley says she thoroughly enjoys working for Jacobs. “I receive new and exciting projects. And the pride that what you are working on makes a difference in creating safe, healthy environments allows you to grow more,” she says. Mosley is seen as a leader — a role she welcomes. Her natural ability to lead has been fostered by her family and nurtured by her mentors, and she also makes sure she maintains her connection with NSBE, a tie that she credits with helping her career growth. “NSBE has allowed me to be with like-minded people. The networking has been invaluable,” she says. But even as she climbs professionally, Mosley finds time to do work with Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., of which she’s a member. Don’t be afraid to look into nontraditional areas, Mosley advises budding engineers: “Research various aspects of engineering. Look outside the box. I never put limitations on myself, and (I) always look forward.” ■ www.nsbe.org LeArninG every DAy Aris Freeman has always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. Now as a mechanical engineer in Jacobs’ Global Buildings North America Region, he indulges that passion every day, designing HVAC and hydraulic systems. “I have the ability to do different things. It’s never boring. And it’s good to see yourself making a difference,” he says. Freeman earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Now in his fifth year at Jacobs, he wants to broaden his technical and professional experience to become the consummate engineer, “an elite person in this industry whom they can depend on,” he says. Despite a busy work schedule, Freeman maintains memberships in several professional organi18 • march/april 2009 •

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