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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