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Resident Engineer- Wastewater

Jacobs

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/25/2026

Compensation

$133,800 - $200,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Assistant Resident Engineer will support construction management teams in delivering various wastewater and tunneling projects in San Francisco. This role involves working closely with Lead Resident Engineers and collaborating with project teams, including Project Engineers and Inspectors. The focus is on ensuring successful project delivery through effective communication and teamwork. The position requires a strong background in engineering construction management and a commitment to meeting project goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 10 years of experience providing resident or assistant resident engineering services for urban, underground tunneling and public works/utility construction projects.
  • Experience providing resident or assistant resident engineering services within the last 15 years for at least one urban underground tunneling construction project valued at $75 million or more.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving history.

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams on technical decisions, schedule reviews, and change management.
  • Engage in project meetings with contractors and stakeholders to deliver results in a timely manner.
  • Participate in the contract change process by responding to requests for information and developing requests for proposals.
  • Prepare engineer's estimates and records of negotiations, and issue field change orders.
  • Review construction submittals for compliance with technical specifications and contract documents.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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