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Assistant Resident Engineer - Transportation

Jacobs

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/14/2026

Compensation

$136,000 - $210,000 per year

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

Job description

As an Assistant Resident Engineer at Jacobs, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on construction management for various transportation projects, including electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling stations. Your role will involve providing on-site support to the Resident Engineer and overseeing construction activities within an active transit bus facility. You will ensure compliance with plans and specifications while coordinating with utility representatives and contractors. This position requires a strong understanding of construction processes and safety protocols.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in construction contract administration and field inspection.
  • Previous vertical construction experience is preferred.
  • Ability to pass a driver’s record review to drive a leased vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site quality assurance of civil, electrical, structural, and mechanical work.
  • Monitor trenching, ductbank installation, and switchgear placement.
  • Review project schedules and monthly pay application requests.
  • Perform independent cost estimating for change orders and assist with evaluations.
  • Enforce Cal/OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols.
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting field observations.

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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