Assistant Structure Representative

NV5; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Assistant Structure Representative to support bridge and structural construction projects across California. You will perform on-site inspections, read plans, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with 3+ years in heavy civil transportation; Caltrans methods experience is preferred. EIT is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects including bridge/structural construction.
• Caltrans construction methods and practices experience (minimum 5 years).
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of bridge construction to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare daily field inspection reports based on on-site activities.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and construction documents.
• Review submittals including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
• Ensure materials are received and incorporated per contract.
• Monitor and enforce construction compliance with documents, safety regulations and environmental docs.

Skills

Caltrans field methods

Stress analysis

Structural mechanics

Level and transit surveying

Cal-OSHA knowledge

Construction office procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT or EIT in progress

Job description

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

NV5 is seeking to fill several Assistant Structure Representative positions to support our work across California.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspection 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, 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.

Qualifications

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.
• Storm water Pollution and Prevention Plan implementation.
• Multi discipline and agency coordination.

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

The pay range for this California position is $104,000- $176,800 per year. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. 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. Base pay information is based on market location and level of experience. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

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.