Resident Engineer Entry-Level
Jacobs
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.