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Assistant Engineer

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In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
42-45 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
42-45 Hourly
Entry level
Supports civil engineering projects involving land development, transportation, infrastructure, grading, drainage, utilities, retaining walls, and structural improvements. Uses Civil 3D to develop pipe networks, profiles, and plan sheets; prepares environmental, grading, roadway, and public improvement plans; reviews designs; estimates construction costs; and collaborates with engineering teams and clients in office and field settings.
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Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. 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.


As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Start Building the Future with NV5

Ready to transform your engineering education into meaningful, real-world experience? NV5 is seeking a Full-Time Early-Career Assistant Engineer who is excited to learn, contribute, and grow with an experienced team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving:

  • Land development and civil engineering
  • Transportation, streets, and traffic improvements
  • General infrastructure and structural improvements
  • Grading, retaining walls, and utility projects
  • Storm drainage, water quality, and stormwater collection and treatment
  • Water and wastewater distribution and collection systems

From design and analysis through construction support, you’ll discover how engineering solutions become the infrastructure communities rely on every day. With mentorship, diverse projects, and opportunities to build your technical skills, NV5 offers the ideal environment to launch your career.


Bring your curiosity. Grow your expertise. Build what’s next with NV5.


Responsibilities
  • Designs Transportation, Structural, Green and General Infrastructure, Streets, Traffic Improvements and Storm Drainage.
  • Applies the standards of the City/County and utilizes Civil 3D to create pipe networks, profile views, and set up plan sheets. 
  • Prepares and reviews environmental reports for residential and commercial development projects.
  • Collaborates with the team to prepare and review rough grading plans, precise grading and drainage plans.
  • Designs, prepares and reviews street light plans, and signing and striping plans. In addition, prepares and reviews roadway improvement plans and other public improvement plans.
  • Designs and reviews retaining wall, footing, and other misc. structures. 
  • Estimates project costs by calculating project construction quantities andresearching their unit cost.
  • This role is a mix of office/field exposure with our clients and working with our other engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's license at the time of hire
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in Training (EIT) 

The pay range for this California position is $42.00- $45.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience 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. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. 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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