Assistant Engineer

NV5; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 in California is seeking a full-time, early-career Assistant Engineer to apply environmental and civil engineering concepts on real-world infrastructure projects. You will contribute to design, analysis, and construction support across multiple disciplines with mentorship from senior staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and active pursuit of an EIT credential; a California driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Licensure: EIT preferred or must obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Supports design and analysis for transportation, structural, and general infrastructure projects.
• Assists with plan preparation, grading, drainage, and utility coordination under supervision.
• Contributes to environmental reports and cost estimates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Position Summary

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 and researching their unit cost.
• This role is a mix of office/field exposure with our clients and working with our other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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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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.