Join a team committed to safety, quality, and client success
Whether you’re an emerging construction professional or an experienced inspector ready for your next challenge, NV5 offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact across California. Apply today and help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Perform daily field inspections of bridge construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Prepare daily field inspection reports based on the on-site construction activities.
Read and interpret plans, specifications and other construction documents.
Review submittals including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
Ensure approved materials are received and correctly incorporated into the project.
Monitor, coordinate and enforce construction compliance with contract documents, safety regulations and environmental documents.
Identify non-compliant work and take appropriate action to bring it back into compliance.
Immediately report critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor.
Monitor and document all construction equipment, personnel and activities.
Assist Structure Representative and Resident Engineer with documenting the project progress.
Perform calculations from the plans verifying location, layout, line and grade of various elements.
Respond to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI).
Ensure all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans.
Facilitate safety meetings and other team meetings.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with various contractors, entities, clients, and regulatory agencies, e.g., sampling and testing of construction materials, construction staking and surveying.
Perform constructability review of contract design plans.
Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for review by team leaders prior to submission to clients concerning the structures.
Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction.
General office administration, including report reproduction, collation and deliveries will also be expected.
Requirements
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects, including bridge and/or structural construction.
Caltrans construction methods and practices; minimum of 5 years’ experience
Relevant past work experience performing field engineering tasks of increasing responsibility.
Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
A thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Caltrans and Greenbook construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various bridge construction materials, including concrete.
Experience in the following areas: foundations, pile driving and CIDH piles, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
Thorough understanding of Caltrans field methods, practices, and construction office procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
EIT or EIT in progress
Business Development experience
Local agency and rail experience
Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan implementation
Multi-discipline and agency coordination
The pay range for this California position is $104,000- $176,800 per year. Base pay information is based on market location and level of experience.
Benefits
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Competitive Salary
Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid Life & AD&D
Company paid Disability
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company Overview
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
