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Assistant Resident Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$79,900 - $109,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ 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 treatment plant construction projects in Orange County, California. This role involves working closely with Lead Resident Engineers and collaborating with project teams that include Project Engineers, Estimators, Inspectors, and Schedulers. The focus is on ensuring successful project delivery through effective teamwork and communication. The position requires a proactive approach to managing technical decisions, schedules, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • Prior experience in the administration of construction contracts and inspection of construction work in the field
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or other professional qualification is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams on technical decisions, schedule reviews, and change management
  • Participate in project meetings with contractors and stakeholders
  • Engage in the contract change process including responding to requests for information
  • Develop and issue requests for proposals and prepare engineer's estimates
  • 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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