Resident Engineer Entry-Level

Jacobs

San Antonio, TX1–2 yrs55m agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 22 entry-level filings

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with 1-2 years of experience looking to gain hands-on construction and project coordination experience on a large-scale infrastructure project. The role supports the San Antonio Water System Biosolids Project. The successful candidate will relocate to San Antonio and work full-time on the construction site, transitioning from building construction to treatment process facilities and related infrastructure. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being in the field, and can effectively coordinate with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site engineering representative supporting construction and project execution activities.
  • Coordinate and communicate with contractors, project managers, designers, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor construction progress and provide regular project updates.
  • Assist with field inspections, construction documentation, meeting coordination, and reporting.
  • Support the resolution of field issues and help facilitate timely decision-making.
  • Track action items and ensure follow-through on project commitments.
  • Maintain a strong field presence and proactively identify potential risks, issues, and opportunities.
  • Adhere to project procedures, safety requirements, and engineering standards.
  • Perform other project support duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • 1-2 years of engineering or construction-related experience.
  • Willingness to relocate to San Antonio, Texas, and work full-time at the project site.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to project success.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Qualifications (Ideally)

  • Dynamic, proactive, and highly motivated individual who enjoys working in the field.
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to take direction, execute assignments efficiently, and follow through on commitments.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment with changing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
  • Willingness to go above and beyond to support the project's success.

H-1B sponsor

Jacobs Engineering Group filed 22 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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