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Assistant Resident Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship involve EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certification, where your employer files a prevailing wage determination with DOL, completes the recruitment test, then petitions USCIS for permanent residence. Priority date backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so starting the process early matters.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Principle Assistant Resident Engineer for our Irvine, California, or San Bernardino, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire area, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as an assistant to the Resident Engineer supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering issues and problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer includes being a consultant hired by a local agency who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves roadway and structures and who assists the Resident Engineer with the contract’s necessary administrative tasks.
WSP has offices in San Bernardino, Riverside, Irvine and Los Angeles. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact
- Full understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
- Responding to and effectively resolving field construction issues
- Conducting meetings between contractor, owner, utilities and other project parties
- Inspecting, documenting, and coordinating field test of construction materials
- Analyzing construction costs of changed conditions, drafting change orders, and recommending claims dispositions
- Preparing constructability reviews and reports
- Assumes responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects
- Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
- Represents projects (clients) at meetings and conferences
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BSCE or related Degree
- Minimum of 7 years of experience
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
- Valid CA driver's license
- Solid written and verbal skills
- Experience working with railroads
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $149,000 - $208,500
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Principle Assistant Resident Engineer for our Irvine, California, or San Bernardino, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire area, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as an assistant to the Resident Engineer supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering issues and problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer includes being a consultant hired by a local agency who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves roadway and structures and who assists the Resident Engineer with the contract’s necessary administrative tasks.
WSP has offices in San Bernardino, Riverside, Irvine and Los Angeles. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact
- Full understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
- Responding to and effectively resolving field construction issues
- Conducting meetings between contractor, owner, utilities and other project parties
- Inspecting, documenting, and coordinating field test of construction materials
- Analyzing construction costs of changed conditions, drafting change orders, and recommending claims dispositions
- Preparing constructability reviews and reports
- Assumes responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects
- Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
- Represents projects (clients) at meetings and conferences
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BSCE or related Degree
- Minimum of 7 years of experience
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
- Valid CA driver's license
- Solid written and verbal skills
- Experience working with railroads
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $149,000 - $208,500
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Resident Engineer
Document your engineering credentials for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. Make sure your degree, transcripts, and any professional engineering licenses are authenticated and match the qualifications your employer will specify in the PERM application.
Target civil infrastructure employers with PERM history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for engineering roles. Construction management firms, state DOT contractors, and transit authorities are consistent EB-3 filers for Assistant Resident Engineer positions nationwide.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor and can spot underpayment that could jeopardize your PERM filing.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree roles and two-year-experience skilled workers. Ask the employer which category they intend to file under before you accept the offer.
Secure your priority date before switching projects
Project-based engineering roles can shift your work location or reporting structure frequently. If your I-485 hasn't been pending for 180 days yet, a substantial job change could disrupt AC21 portability. Confirm the new assignment is in a same or similar occupation with USCIS before agreeing to a transfer.
Review the PERM recruitment test results with your employer
DOL requires employers to genuinely test the labor market by posting the job, documenting applicants, and showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Ask your employer to share the recruitment steps completed so you understand the timeline before they file.
Green Card Assistant Resident Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for an Assistant Resident Engineer?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments and requires annual cap exposure or cap-exempt filing. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to complete a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test with DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS, making it a longer but permanent outcome.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Assistant Resident Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for engineering positions, searchable by role and location. Construction management firms, infrastructure consultancies, and public-sector contractors tend to file PERM applications most consistently for this title. Targeting employers with existing sponsorship history shortens the internal approval process significantly.
How long does the PERM process take for an engineering role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a recruitment period of roughly 60 to 90 days, and then the PERM application itself. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. For nationals of countries like India and China, priority date backlogs can extend the total wait significantly beyond the initial filings.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. If you move before that threshold, the process restarts with your new employer. A previously approved I-140 can carry its priority date to a new employer's petition, which protects your place in the queue.
Does my field engineering experience count toward EB-2 eligibility?
EB-2 covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive experience in the specialty. If your Assistant Resident Engineer position is defined as requiring that level of experience and your employer documents it in the PERM application, field experience can support an EB-2 filing. EB-3 is the more common path for standard bachelor's-degree engineering roles.