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Jacobs · 1 day ago

Superstructure Resident Engineer

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$108K/yr - $205K/yr

Jacobs is a company focused on solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. As a Superstructure Resident Engineer in Houston, you will oversee the construction of complex bridge and transportation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring a team of site inspectors and support staff
Monitoring construction progress and advising on corrective actions to meet project timelines
Conducting and documenting regular inspections in compliance with client standards
Identifying and resolving non-conformance issues promptly
Reporting on safety, quality, financials, and design modifications
Coordinating with designers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
Championing safe construction practices through Jacobs’ Beyond Zero philosophy

Qualification

Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseBridge construction experienceConstruction ManagementPTI Level 1 CertificationCable-stayed bridge designLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
Proven experience as a Resident Engineer or construction specialist on major bridge or transportation projects
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Texas PE via reciprocity within a few months
Strong knowledge of pre-design, pre-construction, building systems, construction engineering, and document control
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset

Preferred

PTI Level 1 Multistrand and Grouted PT Inspector Certification
Experience with cable-stayed bridge design and construction engineering

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
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Company

Jacobs

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Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.jacobs.com

H1B Sponsorship

Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (11)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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Recent News

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