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Senior Resident Dam and Tunnel Engineer - Panama

Jacobs

Location

Portland, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$160,000 - $240,000 per year

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

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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