ICC Special Inspector

NV5; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

PTO

401K plan

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. seeks qualified ICC Soils and Concrete Inspectors to provide inspection services for projects in Southern California and Campo, CA. Candidates should have experience inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial projects and familiarity with California codes.

Responsibilities include field inspections, reporting, and coordination with project teams. Applicants must possess 3+ years of CQA Special Inspector experience in Southern California, hold ACI/ICC licenses (CWI a plus), and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CQA Special Inspector experience in Southern California.
• Familiarity with California 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.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC/QA inspections to verify construction compliance with codes and standards.
• Verify construction complies with approved plans and calculations.
• Read, research, and interpret code requirements.
• Maintain clear, concise records related to inspection activities.
• Review complex engineering documents to ensure construction compliance.
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients in meetings and site interactions.

Skills

CQA Special Inspector

California Building Code familiarity

Report writing

Communication with PMs/engineers

Education

ACI

ICC

CWI

Job description

Position Summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking qualified ICC Soils and Concrete Inspectors to provide inspection services for projects in Southern California and a large project in Campo, CA. Must have experience providing inspections for residential, commercial, and/or industrial projects. Experience with California adopted codes preferred. Project locations and durations vary by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC/QA inspections to verify construction is completed in adherence to approved codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Verify that construction complies with approved plans and calculations
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of CQA Special Inspector experience within Southern California
• Familiarity with California 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
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Certifications/Licenses: Must have:

• ACI
• ICC
• CWI is a plus!

The pay range for this California position is $40- $50 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate.

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.