Geotechnical Staff Engineer for Civil Infrastructure

NV5, Inc.

Nevada, Northern (IA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 41,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer in Nevada City, CA to support geotechnical and civil infrastructure projects. You will work under a Senior Engineer, developing designs, drafting, and technical evaluations while coordinating with civil and structural teams.

The role emphasizes field investigations, plan preparation, and 2D/3D drawings. A Civil Engineering degree (or geotechnical master’s) and 1–4 years of experience with EIT pursuing PE are preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.