NV5

Staff Engineer

NV5  •  $30 - $45/hr  •  California (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

NV5’s Nevada City, CA office is seeking a Staff Engineer who resides in or near Northern California (preferably in Sacramento, Placer or Nevada County) to join our dynamic, in-office team. This position will support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects involving geotechnical and civil engineering.

Working under the guidance of a Senior Engineer, you will assist with engineering analysis, design development, drafting, technical evaluations, and project implementation. You will collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental engineering professionals while gaining hands-on experience in project planning, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment while contributing to the successful delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a dynamic, intelligent team that values innovation and continuous learning.
  • Work on diverse and challenging projects that will expand your expertise.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Contribute to impactful projects with a leader in the geotechnical and built civil engineering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Will be conducting geotechnical investigations and field studies 75%-80%
  • Prepares, checks, and reviews working plans, detail drawings, and specifications for layout and construction of site layout, foundations, structural steel, and underground utilities while under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, project engineer, or project managers.
  • Development of 2D and 3D construction/layout drawings for site grading/drainage/permit drawings.
  • Coordinate Civil and Structural designs with Mechanical and Electrical / I&C disciplines.
  • Review and compare Civil / Structural subcontractor drawings against base models for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain or develop new project drawing files for all related drawings in accordance with company standards and procedures
  • Will be working in a collaborative environment made up of Geotechnical, Civil, and Geologic engineers and designers.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • Soils, concrete, and asphalt knowledge and materials experience
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil3D Design software
  • MS Excel Spreadsheet software
  • MS Word Processing software
  • GIS software is a plus

Education and/or Experience:

Civil Engineering or a master's with a focus in geotechnical engineering

  • 1-4 years of experience is a plus
  • EIT working towards a PE license

Requirement: Must be able to come into the office 100% in Nevada City, CA

The pay range for this California position is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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About NV5

NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. NV5 primarily focuses on six business verticals: Conformity Assessment; Infrastructure Support Services; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Technology; and Geospatial.

With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, inspectors, program managers, and environmental professionals, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. From certifying and designing the water systems we rely on; streets and bridges our kids use to get to school; buildings and resorts we enjoy; and the electricity/gas we use to power our homes and businesses, to testing materials used in high-rise buildings and responding to environmental disasters, our everyday decisions make lasting impacts. NV5 takes pride in helping our clients develop and deliver cost-effective, sustainable projects that improve lives in our communities. Our combined capabilities bring effective solutions to complex issues.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hollywood, FL
Year Founded
1947
Website
nv5.com
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