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Resident Engineer - Transportation

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Location
San Diego, CA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California PE License, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Jacobs is seeking a Resident Engineer (Transportation) for construction supervision of roadway, rail, and infrastructure projects in San Diego. The role oversees construction implementation, leads support staff and inspectors, and coordinates with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. It also monitors project progress, safety, finances, quality, and contract changes. The posting requires a California PE license, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and extensive transportation construction experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Stakeholder Management, requiredConstruction Oversight, requiredTeam Leadership, requiredProgress Monitoring, requiredSafety Management, requiredQuality Control, requiredPre-Design, requiredPre-Construction, requiredContract Management, requiredProject Delivery Methods, requiredTeam Building, requiredClient Relationships, requiredStructures, nice to haveCALTRANS, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Construction Management or Related, requiredCalifornia PE License, required15+ Years Resident Engineer or Project Manager or Construction Manager Experience, requiredLarge Southern California Transportation Projects Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredGood Driving History, required

Full job description

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are tendering for the construction supervision of Road, Rail, and Infrastructure works in San Diego, CA. These projects comprise of roadway and structural/bridge improvements in an urban setting. As a Resident Engineer (Transportation), you will involve extensive interface management with stakeholders and contractors. You will provide oversight of the construction process to ensure that the construction project is safely and accurately implemented on site adhering to the requirements of the construction contract and permitting requirements.

You will lead a team in monitoring the progress of construction project and advising steps to ensure the project goals are achieved. You will have the opportunity to manage and direct a team of support staff and site Inspectors for the supervision of the project. You will report on progress, safety, financial projections, quality control and changes in the contract work. You will develop a trusted relationship with the project team, contractor and with the client’s staff. You will place an emphasis on safe construction practices (Beyond Zero) and on maintaining a high quality of construction. Lead by example and oversee safe practices on site. You will report to the Project Manager and supervise the project team (inspectors, office engineers etc.). You will interface and work daily with the client’s team, project stakeholders and contractor.

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Construction Management or related.

  • California Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • 15+ years of experience as a Resident Engineer, Project Manager or Construction Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization

  • Proven experience within large transportation projects in Southern California.

  • Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship.

  • Valid Drivers license and good driving history

Ideally You Will Also Have:

  • Structures (bridge, retaining walls, foundations) experience

  • CALTRANS experience

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,723 open Construction Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$128–180K/yr184 salary ranges
  • US median$55–65/hr127 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 247 open Construction Manager jobs in California and 3,723 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Construction Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 3,304 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,369 of the 3,723 open Construction Manager jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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