Title: Retired Engineering Consultant
Company: Jones, Jones & Jones Inc.
Location: Midlothian, Virginia, United States
Robert James Jones, Retired Engineering Consultant at Jones, Jones & Jones Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements and leadership in Engineering.
Mr. Jones’s illustrious career in the engineering industry spanned decades, marked by significant contributions and leadership roles. His journey began after earning his undergraduate degree, where he spent 20 years in the field before pivoting into entrepreneurship. Now retired, Mr. Jones garnered success as an engineering consultant and co-founder of Jones, Jones & Jones Inc., a venture he started with his brothers. Although the company operated for only about a year, it was a testament to his expertise in the field.
Having first worked for DuPont within the organization’s engineering services division from 1972 to 1979, Mr. Jones played a pivotal role in a $40 million Nomex expansion project that doubled production capacity. His exemplary performance led to his transition to the Savannah River Site as an engineer and shift supervisor within a nuclear weapons-oriented separation department. Mr. Jones’s tenure with the American chemical company was instrumental in his later success.
In 1979, Mr. Jones joined Philip Morris USA, where he served until 1992. For over 10 years, he excelled as a senior engineer and project manager across multiple locations. Notably, he initiated his work as a lead engineer on a project in Newark, Delaware, before transferring to a fabric and finishing plant in New Jersey for a crucial field engineering assignment. Mr. Jones’s final project at Philip Morris USA involved establishing an engineering standards program that streamlined existing standards into five organized categories.
Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Air Force, assigned to a police squadron at LG Haskin Field in Boston, Massachusetts, marking the start of his four-year career in the military. He served as a policeman in Boston for two years before being transferred to Germany for just over two years. Mr. Jones embarked on a personal research journey into drafting, discovering that the U.S. Air Force offered a drafting course, which he enrolled in and completed. This newfound focus encouraged him to pursue a career in drafting, with aspirations to advance into related fields in design, construction or engineering.
After passing the U.S. Air Force drafting test course, Mr. Jones sought further education to enhance his employability. He soon discovered and completed the Utility Engineering Institute’s drafting course. Upon leaving the military, Mr. Jones secured his first job at Rotating Components in Bayshore and Brentwood, New York, where he illustrated and created blueprints for fans and blowers. With a solid foundation in drafting, he considered furthering his education in engineering or construction, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at Tuskegee Institute (Now Tuskegee University) in 197.
Throughout his career, Mr. Jones has been associated with esteemed organizations, such as the Engineering Society, the American Management Association and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Beyond his professional affiliations, he is actively involved in civic activities as a volunteer with various charity organizations.
In recognition of his educational success, Mr. Jones received the Best All-Around Student Award during his elementary education. While in college, he was honored with an Engineering Graphics Award from Tuskegee Institute. Moreover, Mr. Jones earned a Customer Service Award while employed in the retail sector with JCPenney for more than a decade before dedicating himself fully to engineering.
Mr. Jones is currently illustrating his first book, which he intends to gift to his great-niece. He is regarded as a role model within his family, inspiring five engineers across two families to pursue successful careers in the engineering sector. Looking ahead, Mr. Jones plans to return to consulting work while collaborating closely with his brother on land patents, a field that holds significant potential for individual landowners.
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