ICC Soils Special Inspector

Acuren; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

NV5 is seeking experienced ICC Inspectors to support high-profile projects across New Mexico, including LANL. The role involves performing inspections on residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation projects with overnight stays near Los Alamos when assigned to LANL.

Competitive pay ranges from $45.00 to $72.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time opportunities, relocation assistance, and a long-term project pipeline offering stability and growth in infrastructure and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ICC Soil, Concrete, and Reinforced Special Inspector experience.
• Familiarity with the International Building Code and ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards for testing and inspections.
• Must be a motivated individual who can follow directions.
• Prepare daily reports for submission to the QC Manager.
• A valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• ACI and ICC-qualified to provide materials testing on soils, asphalt, and reinforced concrete, with additional qualifications such as structural steel, fabricated structural steel, fireproofing, architectural, and mechanical.
• Perform inspections to verify construction is completed in adherence with approved codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Verify that construction complies with approved plans.
• Read, research, and objectively interpret code requirements.
• Maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive records related to inspection activities.
• Review complex engineering documents to ensure construction compliance.
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients through participation in project meetings and daily site interaction.

Skills

ICC Soil Inspector

Concrete Inspector

Reading codes

Tools

ACI Field Testing

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is growing and seeking experienced ICC Inspectors to support high-profile projects throughout the State of New Mexico. If you're passionate about quality construction, code compliance, and working on impactful projects, we want to hear from you.

Inspectors will perform construction inspections on a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation projects. Experience working with New Mexico adopted building codes is highly preferred.

In addition to statewide projects, NV5 is actively hiring ICC Inspectors for ongoing work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), one of the nation's premier scientific and research facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term program expected to continue through 2028 and beyond, providing exceptional project stability and career growth. Inspectors assigned to LANL should be prepared to stay overnight in the Los Alamos area during the work week.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $45.00 - $72.00 per hour
• Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Long-term project pipeline with excellent stability
• Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful infrastructure and construction projects

If you're a qualified ICC Soil Inspector looking for your next challenge and the chance to contribute to projects that make a lasting impact, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• ACI and ICC-qualified to provide materials testing on soils, asphalt, and reinforced concrete, with additional qualifications such as structural steel, fabricated structural steel, fireproofing, architectural, and mechanical.
• Perform inspections to verify construction is completed in adherence with approved codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Verify that construction complies with approved plans.
• Read, research, and objectively interpret code requirements.
• Maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive records related to inspection activities.
• Review complex engineering documents to ensure construction compliance.
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients through participation in project meetings and daily site interaction.

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of ICC Soil, Concrete, and Reinforced Special Inspector experience
• Familiarity with the International Building Code and ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards for testing and inspections.
• Must be a motivated individual who can follow directions.
• Prepare daily reports for submission to the QC Manager.
• A valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• TTCP and NICET are a plus

Licenses and Certifications:

• ICC Special Inspection certifications
• ACI Field Testing Tech I

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.