Young Professionals
Empowering Future Leaders

About the J-U-B Young Professionals

The mission statement for the J-U-B Young Professionals (YPs) is “encouraging collaboration, growth, and opportunities for future leaders of the company in pursuit of J-U-B’s Purpose.” The YPs represent the next generation of J-U-B. Each J-U-B office has its own YP group, which organizes events and initiatives for personal and professional development. The YP group represents members from all teams across the company, regardless of career path or technical role.

Companywide, YPs work directly with leadership to help shape the future of the company. We proudly champion the growth of our YPs, the future leaders who will carry J-U-B’s legacy forward. Through providing opportunities for learning and leadership, we ensure that the company torch is passed to capable and inspired hands.

J-U-B Young Professionals Benefits

Networking helps foster comradery and teamwork, not only among YPs, but also across the broader organization.

Networking and Team Building

Opportunities for leadership development are available to YPs in the early stage of their careers.

Leadership Development

Professional growth is accomplished through peer-to-peer mentorship, technical trainings, and licensing exam support.

Professional Growth

The YP group encourages professionals from all backgrounds to contribute, share their unique perspectives, and feel welcome.

Supportive and Inclusive Environment

The History of Young Professionals at J-U-B

For some time, J-U-B had hosted corporate YP meetings every few years to bring its young professionals together from across the company to network and collaborate. Seeing the value in these meetings, a small group of Utah YPs proposed a new vision: the formation of a robust network of local and regional YP groups to enhance the skills and experience of newer employees on a more regular basis. After getting approval from company leadership, the Utah Young Professionals group was formed. The Utah YP Committee began hosting monthly events, including social activities, trainings, project tours, and more.

In 2023, the Utah YP program was adapted companywide, and the corporate YP leadership team was formed. The YP leaders met with the executive officers of J-U-B to share their proposed mission statement and goals for this new group. J-U-B leadership met the idea with overwhelming support, both encouraging its mission and welcoming the input of YPs on how to improve J-U-B.

Since 2023, the YP leadership team has met regularly to discuss initiatives, events, and curate ideas to share with J-U-B’s leadership to enhance the company’s progress. Each office also hosts local YP events to promote comradery, technical excellence, and a positive work experience for all professionals.

Utah YPs at a Utah Grizzlies hocky game

YP Shareholders at the Annual J-U-B Shareholder's meeting

Lauren Schmidt, Project Engineer

“If I could describe the J-U-B Young Professionals group in one word, I would choose ‘special’. It started with company YPs seeing a need for the group and developing a course of action on their own to see it through. The YP group provides YPs with a sense of belonging at our company and in the industry. As one of the YP leaders, I am grateful to have had an opportunity for leadership development at such an early stage in my career. Through my participation in the YP group, I have not only grown exponentially as a leader, but also formed several friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Edie Engelmann, Project Designer Lead

“J-U-B’s Young Professionals group provides both social and technical resources on a peer-to-peer level. My connections in the YP group were instrumental during onboarding and it was so nice to have folks across the company I could ask questions of and seek advice from starting day one. The group reflects J-U-B’s investment in the company’s future, and I’m very grateful to be a part of initiatives that help to shape company decisions and direction even at this early stage of my career. That is all made possible by the Young Professionals!”
Erik Eyre, Project Engineer

“The Young Professionals group has been a significant resource to help me to hone professional skills and to build strong relationships with folks across the company. Getting to work with other talented individuals regardless of geography or specialty has helped me to find deeper meaning in my work and helped me to be more decisive and efficient when facing new project challenges.”
Josh King, Assistant Group Manager, The Langdon Group

“The YP Group at J-U-B has been an incredible part of our firm’s growth and culture. Having been involved from the start of the YPs, I’ve witnessed firsthand how their energy and innovative ideas have enhanced collaboration, professional development, and the overall workplace environment, making it more connected, productive, and enjoyable. They truly embody our purpose of “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities,” not just for our clients and the communities we serve, but within the company itself. The YPs’ passion, commitment, and drive are both contagious and inspiring. They’ve made a real difference for all of us at J-U-B and remain an integral part of our future.”