Special Inspector

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals:
Testing, Inspection & Consulting;
Infrastructure;
Utility Services;
Environmental Health Sciences;
Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology.

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

At NV5, we provide comprehensive materials testing and inspection services across multiple states, including New Jersey, Florida, New Mexico, and California, with certified and approved laboratories. We also offer mobile laboratories to meet on‑site testing needs.

Our services include specialized in‑situ testing such as ground‑penetrating radar, floor flatness surveys, masonry shear testing, and forensic studies. Field technicians and inspectors are certified by leading agencies—including ACI, ICC, and AWS—ensuring that on‑site sampling and laboratory testing are conducted in strict accordance with ASTM and other relevant standards.

We are currently seeking to hire five Special Inspectors in the Ventura area with Caltrans and DSA project experience.

• Soil inspection
• Reinforced concrete
• Shotcrete
• Masonry (Structural)
• Spray‑applied fireproofing
• Structural steel/welding inspection or non‑destructive testing

• High School Diploma or GED
• DSA and Caltrans project experience and Caltrans certification required
• ACI Level I Field Technician
• ICC reinforced concrete
• AWS‑CWI welding inspector
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Fireproofing
• ICC Structural Steel Bolting or Welding or NDT (ultrasonic, magnetic‑particle, or liquid penetrant)
• DSA Structural Masonry Inspectors are highly sought

Our office is located in Ventura, CA, and serves Kern, Visalia, and Kings counties, as well as other areas for occasional work and overnight trips. Most work involves public infrastructure subject to California Prevailing Wages.

• Base pay range $30.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience and location
• Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Full range of medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities

All local employment laws apply.

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 non‑discrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.