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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 a Resident Assistant
Verify your EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility early
EB-3 covers Resident Assistants with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of documented care experience. EB-2 applies if your role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. Confirm your category before targeting employers to avoid a mismatched I-140 filing later.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Many assisted-living and healthcare employers have filed PERM applications for Resident Assistant roles before. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for this occupation, narrowed by state and facility type.
Gather credential documentation before the offer stage
PERM requires your employer to match the job's minimum requirements exactly to your credentials. Obtain official transcripts, translated degree evaluations, and reference letters confirming your years of direct-care experience before entering any formal hiring process.
Ask employers about prevailing wage compliance upfront
DOL requires your employer to pay the OFLC-certified prevailing wage for your specific Resident Assistant role and location before PERM is approved. Confirm the offered wage meets that threshold during negotiations so the labor certification isn't delayed or denied on wage grounds.
Understand per-country priority date backlogs
EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. If you were born in India or China, your priority date could face a significant backlog. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track when your date becomes current before expecting final approval.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition in the same occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 or more days, AC21 portability lets you change to a similar Resident Assistant role without restarting the PERM process.
Green Card Resident Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Resident Assistant roles?
Most Resident Assistant positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If the specific role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, EB-2 may apply instead. Your employer's immigration attorney confirms the correct category when filing the PERM application with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Resident Assistants?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find Resident Assistant employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for Resident Assistant and direct-care occupations, searchable by state and facility type. This saves time compared to cold-applying and asking HR whether sponsorship is available after multiple interview rounds.
What does the PERM process require from the employer?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, advertise the position through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Only after completing that recruitment test can the employer file the ETA-9089 with DOL. PERM certification is a prerequisite before USCIS will adjudicate the I-140 petition.
Can I switch employers after my Resident Assistant green card process is started?
Two distinct rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date carries over to a new employer's I-140 for a comparable role, so you don't lose your place in the backlog queue. If your I-485 adjustment application has been pending 180 or more days, AC21 portability allows you to change to the same or a similar occupation without restarting PERM.