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Resident Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers complete PERM labor certification, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Infrastructure, construction, and transportation firms regularly sponsor foreign engineers for permanent residency, making this a viable pathway if you hold a relevant engineering degree and have a confirmed offer.
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INTRODUCTION
You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions. SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOIN CANNON as a SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER from our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.
PROJECTS INCLUDE Streets and Highways, Bridges, Buildings, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Collection Facilities, Water Distribution Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Storm Drainage Collection Systems and Facilities, and Recreational Facilities.
As a Senior Resident Engineer, you will conduct business development, establish new contacts, maintain existing clients, market construction management (CM) projects, and accept responsibility as Resident Engineer of CM projects. Independently provides comprehensive construction management and contract administration on a variety of complex public works construction projects. Represents Cannon before public agencies, consultants, and contractors. Supports activities associated with construction management, contract administration, contract planning/execution, contractors scheduling review and analysis, change order management, interaction with utility companies, coordination of materials and soils testing, coordination of special inspections, and oversight with field inspection and observation functions, as required. Provides inspections, manages staff inspectors, and coordinates services between departments.
SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- Performs construction management of public works projects such as roadway construction (new roads, overlay, widening), earthwork, drainage, pipelines, water/wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures, and signalized intersections, and electrical.
- Analyzes and implements solutions to complex construction problems and contract issues.
- Negotiates, organizes, and maintains thorough and up-to-date project records and claims documentation.
- Conducts business development and creates proposals and presentations.
- Primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies.
- Supervises and mentors inspection and construction management work of junior engineers.
- Uses technical knowledge to furnish comprehensive constructability analysis and review of construction documents.
- Develops and implements construction management plans for complex civil projects.
- Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Schedules and manages construction engineering, inspection, observations services, and administration staff as needed.
- Reviews drawings and project submittals for conformance with contract documents.
- Coordinates sub consultant activities such as materials testing, and construction staking.
- Prepares, negotiates, and implements Contract Change Orders effectively.
- Communicates effectively with various departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Meets with contractors to plan and coordinate work, resolve issues related to work areas, scheduling, sequencing, operations, budgets/payments, and other contract labor compliance and administrative manners.
- Performs reviews and implementation of CPM Schedule.
- Conducts meetings, including Pre-construction Conference and Weekly Progress meetings.
- Performs calculations of construction item quantities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- REQUIRED: 10+ years of experience in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.
- REQUIRED: California P.E. license in Civil Engineering required.
- Experience in management of client relationships.
- Experience expanding CM services.
- Must have experience coordination with public utility agencies, i.e. PG&E, AT&T, Charter, SoCal Gas, etc.
- Must have experience coordination with government agencies, i.e. Caltrans, RWQCB, Army Corps, Fish and Game, etc.
- Must have existing contacts and relationships within public works agencies in Orange County area.
- Knowledge and experience in construction safety.
- Knowledge and experience in earthwork, grading, drainage construction, streets, roads, and transportation structures. (Caltrans experience a plus).
- Knowledge and experience in water/sewer/storm drain infrastructure construction and in traffic control within the construction zone.
- Knowledge and experience with the implementation of State and Federal funding provisions, water regulations, and document coordination.
- Knowledge and experience in Prevailing Wage requirements and compliance.
- Valid, clean driver’s license as regular daily travel is required.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Proficiency in use of Construction Management Documentation Software (such as Procore, EADocs, etc.) a plus.
- Proficiency in CPM Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak, etc.) a plus.
WE OFFER
Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

INTRODUCTION
You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions. SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOIN CANNON as a SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER from our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.
PROJECTS INCLUDE Streets and Highways, Bridges, Buildings, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Collection Facilities, Water Distribution Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Storm Drainage Collection Systems and Facilities, and Recreational Facilities.
As a Senior Resident Engineer, you will conduct business development, establish new contacts, maintain existing clients, market construction management (CM) projects, and accept responsibility as Resident Engineer of CM projects. Independently provides comprehensive construction management and contract administration on a variety of complex public works construction projects. Represents Cannon before public agencies, consultants, and contractors. Supports activities associated with construction management, contract administration, contract planning/execution, contractors scheduling review and analysis, change order management, interaction with utility companies, coordination of materials and soils testing, coordination of special inspections, and oversight with field inspection and observation functions, as required. Provides inspections, manages staff inspectors, and coordinates services between departments.
SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- Performs construction management of public works projects such as roadway construction (new roads, overlay, widening), earthwork, drainage, pipelines, water/wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures, and signalized intersections, and electrical.
- Analyzes and implements solutions to complex construction problems and contract issues.
- Negotiates, organizes, and maintains thorough and up-to-date project records and claims documentation.
- Conducts business development and creates proposals and presentations.
- Primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies.
- Supervises and mentors inspection and construction management work of junior engineers.
- Uses technical knowledge to furnish comprehensive constructability analysis and review of construction documents.
- Develops and implements construction management plans for complex civil projects.
- Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Schedules and manages construction engineering, inspection, observations services, and administration staff as needed.
- Reviews drawings and project submittals for conformance with contract documents.
- Coordinates sub consultant activities such as materials testing, and construction staking.
- Prepares, negotiates, and implements Contract Change Orders effectively.
- Communicates effectively with various departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Meets with contractors to plan and coordinate work, resolve issues related to work areas, scheduling, sequencing, operations, budgets/payments, and other contract labor compliance and administrative manners.
- Performs reviews and implementation of CPM Schedule.
- Conducts meetings, including Pre-construction Conference and Weekly Progress meetings.
- Performs calculations of construction item quantities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- REQUIRED: 10+ years of experience in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.
- REQUIRED: California P.E. license in Civil Engineering required.
- Experience in management of client relationships.
- Experience expanding CM services.
- Must have experience coordination with public utility agencies, i.e. PG&E, AT&T, Charter, SoCal Gas, etc.
- Must have experience coordination with government agencies, i.e. Caltrans, RWQCB, Army Corps, Fish and Game, etc.
- Must have existing contacts and relationships within public works agencies in Orange County area.
- Knowledge and experience in construction safety.
- Knowledge and experience in earthwork, grading, drainage construction, streets, roads, and transportation structures. (Caltrans experience a plus).
- Knowledge and experience in water/sewer/storm drain infrastructure construction and in traffic control within the construction zone.
- Knowledge and experience with the implementation of State and Federal funding provisions, water regulations, and document coordination.
- Knowledge and experience in Prevailing Wage requirements and compliance.
- Valid, clean driver’s license as regular daily travel is required.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Proficiency in use of Construction Management Documentation Software (such as Procore, EADocs, etc.) a plus.
- Proficiency in CPM Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak, etc.) a plus.
WE OFFER
Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Resident Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM labor certification locks in a specific job description. Make sure your engineering degree and licensed PE credentials, if applicable, match exactly what the employer plans to advertise, since DOL audits flag mismatches between the sponsored role and your documented qualifications.
Target infrastructure employers with prior PERM filings
Transportation agencies, construction management firms, and civil engineering consultancies file PERM applications regularly for Resident Engineers. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have certified resident or project engineer roles before, then prioritize those in your applications.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will sponsor under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent specialized experience may qualify for EB-2, which can affect your priority date and wait time depending on your country of birth.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Rather than scanning job postings manually, use Migrate Mate to search directly for Resident Engineer positions at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Request the prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before advertising the PERM position. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage level for Resident Engineer roles in your target metro, so you can negotiate an offer that meets or exceeds that threshold from day one.
Confirm your employer's I-140 filing timeline before accepting
PERM certification alone does not secure your green card. Ask prospective employers directly how quickly they proceed from PERM approval to I-140 filing, since delays at that stage can push your priority date back and affect how long you wait for a visa number to become available.
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Find Resident Engineer JobsResident Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Resident Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Resident Engineer positions are sponsored under EB-3, since the role commonly requires a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds equivalent specialized credentials that the employer can document in the PERM job description. Your country of birth affects wait times under both categories.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Resident Engineer?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent rather than temporary and has no annual lottery. H-1B sponsorship is capped at 65,000 visas per year and subject to a random selection process. For Resident Engineers, EB-3 sponsorship means your employer is committing to permanent employment, and once your I-140 is approved, your priority date is locked regardless of future job changes under AC21 portability rules.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Resident Engineer position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the Resident Engineer role after a compliant recruitment campaign. DOL sets the minimum wage the employer must pay using a prevailing wage determination. Audit rates are significant, so employers typically work with immigration counsel to document recruitment steps, job requirements, and rejection reasons for U.S. applicants.
How can I find Resident Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job postings rarely specify whether an employer will sponsor a green card versus only an H-1B or no visa at all. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Resident Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, filtering out positions where PERM sponsorship is unlikely. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking during interviews.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started as a Resident Engineer?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without restarting the process. For Resident Engineers, that generally means another engineering or construction management role. Your new employer does not need to file a new PERM application if portability applies.
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