Senior Resident Dam and Tunnel Engineer - Panama
JacobsSenior Resident Dam and Tunnel Engineer - Panama
JacobsLocation
Portland, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/15/2026
Compensation
$160,000 - $240,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Resident Dam and Tunnel Engineer will provide technical leadership and construction oversight for a complex dam and tunnel infrastructure program. This role involves serving as a senior technical representative in the field, supporting the Client, and coordinating with the Contractor's teams. The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience in dam, tunnel, and heavy civil construction to ensure projects meet technical specifications and contractual obligations. The position emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication with various stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering, or a related discipline.
- Typically, 15 or more years of progressive experience in dam, tunnel, underground, heavy civil, or major infrastructure construction.
- Demonstrated experience providing resident engineering, construction management, field engineering, or technical oversight on complex dam or tunnel projects.
- Strong understanding of dam and tunnel design principles, construction methods, materials, and associated infrastructure.
- Professional Engineer license or equivalent professional registration is required or preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verify that the works are constructed in accordance with the Employer's Requirements, technical specifications, approved design documents, and contract requirements.
- Facilitate and expedite the resolution of technical issues by coordinating with the Client, Contractor, designers, and discipline-specific technical experts.
- Ensure inspection deliverables are completed and that the project receives the appropriate level of inspection and engineering support.
- Monitor and report on project progress, technical issues, risks, and other matters affecting successful implementation.
- Conduct thorough and regular onsite inspections of construction activities, including testing, workmanship, materials, temporary works, and completed work.
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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